Clinical: Hypertension Flashcards
What drugs are used for Migraine prevention, even if a PT does not have HTN?
BB and CCB are first line therapy for migraine prevention (with/without HTN)
How does Chronic HTN relate to pregnancy?
- tldr
- HTN Dx in 1st 20 weeks
- 5% of pregnancies
- Increased with older women
- Mild/Moderate: Do Not Treat
- Severe: Treat
- Over 160 SBP or 110 DBP
How does each of the following conditions relate to secondary HTN?
- End-stage renal disease (ESRD)
- Renal Artery Stenosis
- Pheochromocytoma (a rare tumor that usually starts in the cells of one of your adrenal glands)
Describe the Tx plan for a Hemorrhagic stroke
Give the Tx and BP Goals for this Pregnancy-related-HTN
What are Eclampsia and Pre-Eclampsia?
- Eclampsia
- the onset of seizures/convulsions in a woman with pre-eclampsia.
- Pre-eclampsia
- a disorder of pregnancy in which there is high blood pressure and either large amounts of protein in the urine or other organ dysfunction. Onset may be before, during, or after delivery.
Describe how “Bad Kidneys” are related to secondary HTN
- Which of the following is the best predictor of stress on arterial walls?
- Systolic BP
- Diastolic BpP
- Mean Arterial Pressure
MAP
How do genetics play a part in HTN?
- Parental HTN increases the chance of HTN in children
- Chance increase more with age compared to others
- Anywhere between 65% to 27% of essential HTN due to genetics.
Give the Tx and BP Goals for this Pregnancy-related-HTN
How is Cushing’s Syndrome related to secondary HTN?
Why were the classes of HTN changed in 2017?
- In HTN crisis, what is considered HTN Urgency?
- Who does it affect most?
What are the common reasons for HTN for the following age group?
0-18 year olds
Concerning reasons for secondary HTN and the memory device “ABCD”, what does B stand for?
- B
- Bruits (suggests RAS)
- Bad kidneys
- Blood Cells (Erythropoietin)
What are the current measurements for HTN stage 2?
What percentage of adults in America has HTN stage 2?
What areas of America have the highest prevalence of HTN? What about the world?
Southeast USA
Russia + Africa
Concerning reasons for secondary HTN and the memory device “ABCD”, what does D stand for?
- D
- Drugs
- Diet
- Dysfunctional Endocrine System
What is phentolamine used to treat?
Sympathetic Overdrive but has rebound tachycardia
If a PT has diabetes with no nephron disease, what drugs can you start them with?
- ACE, ARBs or CCBs
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AVOID Diuretics
- Diabties =/= Diuretics
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AVOID Diuretics
Concerning reasons for secondary HTN and the memory device “ABCD”, what does C stand for?
- C
- Catecholamines
- Coarctation of aorta
- Cushing’s Syndrome
How do ACEI/ARB’s cause renal function to decline in RAS?
Describe how Aldosteronism can cause secondary HTN
- Excessive secretion of aldosterone.
- This disturbs the balance of sodium, potassium, and water in the blood and so leads to high blood pressure.
- Primary Hyperaldosteronism aka (Conn’s Syndrome)
- low K+
- Resistant HTN on 3 meds
- Due to
- solitary adrenal tumor
- bilateral adrenal hyperplasia
How do you treat HTN without Rx in pregnant women?
How does a Dysfunctional Endocrine cause secondary HTN?
What are the common reasons for HTN for the following age group?
19-35 year olds
Describe the directed PE for HTN crisis
- BP measurements?
- Pulses
- Eye Exam?
- Other Exams
What is Gestational HTN?
- HTN after 20 weeks
- 1/2 of women get it
- Usually resolves 6 weeks after birth
Concerning reasons for secondary HTN and the memory device “ABCD”, what does A stand for?
- A
- Accuracy of measurement
- Aldosteronism
- Apnea