Clin-Pharm Anti-Hypertensives Flashcards
1
Q
reasonable blood pressure goal
A
< 130/80
2
Q
benefits of lowering BP
A
- reduce stroke, MI, heart failure
3
Q
average BP threshold for drug treatment in patients with uncomplicated hypertension
A
- > 140/ 90
4
Q
average BP threshold for drug treatment in patients with complicated hypertension
A
> 130/80
5
Q
what conditions can complicate hypertension
A
- clinical cardiovascular disease
- chronic kidney disease
- diabetes
- estimated 10-year ASCVD risk >10%
6
Q
preferred agents for initial treatment of hypertension
A
- thiazide diuretics
- calcium antagonists
- angiotensin receptor blockers
- ACE inhibitors
7
Q
what anti-hypertensives should you absolutely not use together
A
- ACE inhibitors
- angiotensin receptor blockers
