MRCP2-0517

A 58-year-old man visits his GP complaining of headaches and blurred vision that have been bothering him for two days. He has been taking amlodipine 5 mg, which was prescribed by the same GP two weeks ago. During the examination, the GP records a blood pressure reading of 190/115 mmHg. The patient’s cardiovascular health appears to be normal, but retinal haemorrhages are detected during fundoscopy, with no signs of papilloedema. What is the most appropriate course of action for this patient?