Cardiology Flashcards
1
Q
JNC 8 guidelines for HTN goals and initial meds?
A
Age >60: 150/90
Age <60, any adult with DM or CKD: 140/90
CKD patients: Ace/Arb
Black patients: Thiazide or CCB
Non-Black: Ace/Arb, Thiazide or CCB
2
Q
Thiazide diuretic side effects?
A
Hypokalemia, Hyponatremia, Gout flare
3
Q
Drugs that improve mortality in CHF?
A
AceI, B-Blockers, spironolactone