You are taking care of a patient who was admitted with hyper…

You are taking care of a patient who was admitted with hypertensive emergency in the setting of likely uncontrolled essential hypertension.  Initial work-up included troponin 0.52 for which he ultimately underwent left heart catheterization during the hospitalization that was notable for non-obstructive coronary disease.  He has since been stabilized on a nicardipine infusion and is ready to transition to oral anti-hypertensive therapy in anticipation of discharge.  Which of the following medications would be the most appropriate first choice for this patient.

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