BP management Flashcards
1
Q
<55 or diabetic
A
ACEi or ARB
2
Q
BP management
> 55 or black-african/ afro-caribbean
A
Calcium channel blocker
3
Q
HTN management in
Diabetic
A
ACEi or ARB
4
Q
Step 2 treatment if already taking ACEi or ARB
A
Add calcium channel blocker or thiazide like diuretic
5
Q
Step 2 treatment if already taking CCB
A
Add ARB or ACEi or thiazide like diuretic
6
Q
Step 3 treatment
A
Add whatever out of A, C or D is missing
7
Q
Step 4 if potassium <4.5
A
Add spironolactone
8
Q
Step 4 if potassium >4.5
A
Add doxazosin
9
Q
Things to consider before step 4
A
Repeating ABPM, checking compliance and assessing for postural hypotension
