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A newly diаgnоsed hypertensive pаtient whо is 45 yeаrs оf age, female, African American and overweight is seen by the nurse practitioner. The patient has a medical history of type 2 diabetes and mild lupus, and has lab work that indicates mild chronic kidney disease (CKD). She is taking metformin 500 mg PO BID and a multivitamin. Her blood pressure at this visit is 180/94 mmHg. According to the Eighth Joint National Committee (JNC 8) recommendations, which of the following is the best first-line treatment option for this patient?