Problem:
BK is a 54 year old male who complains of chest pain during his annual office visit. PMH is significant for HTN, DM, HLD, depression, and anxiety. He is a current every day smoker and drinks alcohol socially. He describes the pain as tightness throughout his chest that lasts for only a few minutes (~2-5). The chest pain just started recently and only occurs when doing strenuous activity. The pain is relieved with nitroglycerin. Vitals: 147/84 HR 78 RR 20 Medications: Sertraline 25 mg daily Atorvastatin 10 mg daily BK is not currently receiving antianginal therapy. You would like to initiate a medication that would be helpful for control of both angina and hypertension. Which agent would you like to start today? Group of answer choices Carvedilol 6.25 mg BID Nitroglycerin SL 0.4 mg daily Propranolol LA 320 mg daily Ranolazine 500 mg BID