Cardiology Flashcards

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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

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Thiazide diuretic side effects?

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Hypokalemia, Hyponatremia, Gout flare

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Drugs that improve mortality in CHF?

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AceI, B-Blockers, spironolactone

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