Uncle V is at the Clinic for his annual physical check up required by his employer. His medical history shows that he is a nonsmoker, has diabetes, myalgia, and mild renal impairment. He was also found to have elevated cholesterol levels at his previous visit and had been counseled to change his lifestyle with regard to exercise and eating habits.
During this visit, he was diagnosed with high blood pressure. When asked about his cholesterol, he tells you that he has tried to make some lifestyle adjustments, so you decide to order lab work for current cholesterol levels in the hopes of seeing improvement.
Most patients presenting with high blood pressure for the first time are prescribed a certain category of medication. According to your textbook, what drug class of medication would most likely be prescribed FIRST to treat Uncle V's hypertension?
A) ARBS
B) ACE inhibitors
C) Peripheral vasodilators
D) Thiazides