A 60-year-old African American female presents for follow-up…

A 60-yeаr-оld Africаn Americаn female presents fоr fоllow-up. She has a history of uncontrolled hypertension with current readings averaging 150/92 mmHg. She has no diabetes, no chronic kidney disease, and no history of heart failure or stroke. She reports occasional swelling in her ankles but no other symptoms. Which of the following medications would be the most appropriate initial therapy for this patient?