You see a 63 year old African American man with a history of…
You see a 63 year old African American man with a history of HTN, who is currently being treated with Losartan/HCTZ (50mg/12.5mg). There is no known chronic kidney disease or diabetes mellitus. His blood pressure is currently 164/88 mm Hg. All of the following are potentially appropriate treatments as first line treatment of his hypertension, but which is not. Which is the LEAST appropriate course of action?