ACC/ AHA Guidlines

Question 1

Per ACC/AHA guidelines, what is recommended for diagnosis and titration of antihypertensive meds?

Answer 1

Out-of-office BPs

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Question 2

Per ACC/AHA guidelines, the evidence supports treating pts w/ CKD, CAD, ischemic heart dz with SBP____ ?

Answer 2

SBP >130 mmHgrequires treatment with BP meds

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Question 3

Per ACC/AHA guidelines, do you need to treat pts w/o cardiovascular or cerebrovascular dz with nonpharmacological therapy if SBP>130 or DBP >80?

Answer 3

There is limited data to support treatment of these patients.

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Question 4

Per ACC/AHA guidelines, do patients with DM and CKD have a different BP goal?

Answer 4

No, same goal for DM/CKD population as well as HTN population.

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Question 5

Per ACC/AHA guidelines, which medications are recommended for nonblack HTN pts, including those with DM?

Answer 5

ACE-I’s,ARBs, CCBs, or thiazide diuretics

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Question 6

Per ACC/AHA guideline #8, what is the important component to comprehensive BP management?

Answer 6

Nonpharmacologic intervention

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