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Diabetes and Hypertension Flashcards

1
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what does hyperglycaemia lead to within tissues?

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-Thickening of basement membranes
-Loss of pericytes in vessel walls causing leakage and damage of capillaries
-Long term problems in vasculature, kidneys and eyes

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how bad is undiagnosed diabetes?

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bad - Nearly 50% of adults worldwide have diabetes undiagnosed

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how is type 2 diabetes managed?

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with diet or tablets but may also need insulin later on. The aim is to keep the sugar levels within an acceptable range to prevent persistent hyperglycemia

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why can type 2 diabetes undiagnosed be a problem?

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as it can cause complications due to hyperglycaemia that is not being controlled

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how can blood glucose levels be monitored?

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give some complications of diabetes

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-Diabulimia is a complication in type 1 diabetes patients where patients deliberately reduce the amount of insulin they take to reduce body weight and or shape
-Ketoacidosis due to hyperglycemia causing the body to break down fat for energy. Its More likely to occur in type 1 diabetics but can occur in type 2 diabetics with low insulin levels

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give 5 type 2 diabetes drugs

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-DPP4 inhibitors
-Metformin
-Pioglitazone
-SGLT2 inhibitor
-sulfonylurea

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for DPP4 how does it work as a type 2 diabetes drug?

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oral drugs which block DPP4 enzymes which would normally hydrolyse the incretin hormone in the gut. This allows for increased concentration of incretin which increases insulin production so causing glucagon secretion to be lowered which reduces blood glucose levels

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for metformin, how does it work as a type 2 diabetes drug?

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inhibits gluconeogenesis hence reducing glucose levels in the blood

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for pioglitazone, how does it work as a type 2 diabetes drug?

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improves insulin sensitivity allowing glucose levels to reduce

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for SGLT2 inhibitor, how does it work as a type 2 diabetes drug?

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inhibit sodium- glucose co- transporter protein in the renal PCT which reduces glucose reabsorption back into the blood

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for sulfonylurea, how does it work as a type 2 diabetes drug?

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stimulates natural insulin production from the pancreas and increases number of insulin receptors in the body.

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give some symptoms of type 2 diabetes that may mean a px needs insulin

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-persistent hyperglycaemia with max oral hypoglycaemic agents
-acute symptoms
-continual weight loss
-presence of complications
-poor healing or recurrent infections

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14
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compare and contrast type 1 and type 2 diabetes

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-type 1 is acute onset while type 2 is insidious onset
-type 1 is insulin dependent while type 2 can be controlled with just diet and tablets
-type 1 usually onset in youth whereas type 2 usually onset in >50s
-type 1 usually non obese whereas type 2 usually are obese
-in type 1 family history is in 10% of cases whereas in type 2 family history in 30%

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15
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what is gestational diabetes during pregnancy due to ?

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temporary insulin deficiency

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why is increasing incidence of type 1 diabetes worrying?

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as age of onset is becoming younger which increases risk of chronic microvascular and macrovascular cases

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give some examples of microvascular and macrovascular disease caused by hyperglycaemia in type 2 diabetes

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-microvascular - nephropathy, retinopathy
-macrovascular - increased risk of coronary heart disease, stroke, hypertension and obesity

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what are the risk factors of type 2 diabetes

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-obesity
-lack of exercise and poor diet, smoking
-ethnicity
-family history
-high blood pressure
-gestational diabetes
-impaired glucose tolerance

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what are the criteria for diabetes diagnosis apart from typical diabetes symptoms

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-elevated plasma glucose level of 11.1mmol/l or above
-fasting (8hr) plasma glucose of 7.0mmol/l or above
-oral glucose tolerance tests

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what are the 4 modes of insulin administration?

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-syringes
-pen devices (good for patients with poor sight or dexterity)
-pre load pens - (px who have difficulty loading a cartridge)
-continuous subcutaneous insulin infusion

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what are sites of insulin injection?

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-abdomen
-upped and outer thights
-upper arms
-buttocks
site should be relaxed and quick needle insertion

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22
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how long after insulin injection can the Px eat a meal?

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20-30 mins after

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23
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give some signs and symptoms of hypglycaemia

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-hunger
-trembling
-sweating
-pallor
-palpitations
-tingling of lips

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give some causes of hypoglycaemia in diabetics

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-delayed food
-too much insulin
-increased activity
-alcohol on an empty stomach

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what is the long term impact of diabuliamia?

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severe hyperglycaemia and weight loss

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what are the symptoms of ketoacidocis?

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-vomiting
-thirst
-increased urination
-weight loss
-tiredness

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what are the signs of ketoacidosis?

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-tachycardia
-hypotension
-dehydration
-warm/dry skin
-hyperventilation
-hypothermia
-impaired consciousness

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what is ketoacidosis?

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where fat is broken down for energy causing ketones to be released in urine and on breath as well as build up in the blood

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29
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what is treatment for ketoacidosis?

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fluids and insulin

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30
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name 6 causes of death in diabetic ketoacidosis

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-myocardial infarction
-infection (frequently pneumonia)
-acute pancreatitis
-cerebrovascular accident
-adult respiratory distress syndrome
-cerebral oedema

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31
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what are the outcomes of the UKPDS study for diabetes?

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found that strict blood pressure control reduces the risk of:
-number of deaths
-diabetic complications
-progression of retinopathy
-loss of visual acuity

32
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what are some of the outcomes of the DCCT study (diabetes)

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intensive treatment Vs CT reduced
-retinopathy development by 76%
-progression of DR by 54%
-development of PDR or severe non proliferative DR by 475
-development of clinical neuropathy by 60%
-development of microalbinuria by 39%

33
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what is the WHO definition of hypertension and normotension?

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-hypertension is where the blood pressure is >140/90mmHg (either of the numbers can be increased to be hypertension)
-Normotension = normal blood pressure <140/90mmHg

34
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what is normal blood pressure around?

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90/60mmHg - 120/80mmHg

35
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in a blood pressure of 140/90 mmHg what do each of the numbers mean?

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-140 is the pressure of the blood at the point which your heart contracts = systolic pressure
-The 90 is the diastolic pressure = pressure of blood when the heart is relaxed

36
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what is accelerated hypertension? what is the blood pressure?

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very high blood pressure that is a medical emergency due to there now being high risk of vascular complications

180/120mmHg

37
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what is the average blood pressure used to diagnose hypertension following NICE guidlines?

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average >135/85

38
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what is a sphygmomanometer?

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a device used to measure blood pressure, you can get manual ones where you also need a stethoscope or you can get automatic ones (like in the hospital)

39
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how do you carry out manual sphygmomanometry?

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  1. Inflatable cuff is placed over arm above the elbow
  2. This should be at roughly the same height as the heart with the patient seated and the arm supported
  3. Person should ideally be relaxed and sat up for 10-15 mins before taking the measurement
  4. Cuff is then inflated usually to about 180mmHg to stop blood flow
  5. Pressure is then gradually reduced until blood flow identified by the korotkoff sound is heard and the pressure is recorded at this point as the systolic pressure
  6. Pressure is then further released until you can no longer hear the korotkoff sound at which point pressure is recorded as the diastolic pressure
40
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name 3 common errors when using a sphygmomanometer

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-having an incorrect bladder and cuff size, too large can lead to over estimation of blood pressure and vice versa
-having a deflation rate too rapid which underestimates systolic pressure and overestimates diastolic pressure (low BP), too slow overestimates blood pressure
-arm is not resting at heart level and is not unrestricted - BP increases as your arm is lowered
-you have not taken 2-3 readings at least 1 minute apart

41
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when measuring blood pressure, what should the cuff size be?

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around 12-14cm for most adults

42
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what is the blood pressure in hypotension?

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90/60mmHg or lower

43
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what do you do if you find someones blood pressure to be 180/120mmHg?

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urgent referral to a and e

44
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what are the two types of hypertension?

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primary (90-95% of cases) and secondary

45
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what are the causes for primary hypertension?

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usually idiopathic as there’s no identifiable cause

46
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give 3 causes of secondary hypertension

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-renal diseases like chronic renal failure and renal tumours
-endocrine problems like diabetes, hyperthyroidism
-congenital coarctation of the aorta (rare)

47
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how are diabetes and hypertension linked?

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-both conditions have similar complications
-people with type 2 diabetes are pretty likely to have hypertension also but likelihood of people having hypertension with diabetes is more likely with type 2 diabetes over type 1

48
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give 4 behavioural causes of increased risk of hypertension

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-unhealthy diet
-smoking
-physical inactivity
-alcohol

49
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give 3 metabolic causes of increased risk of hypertension

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-obesity
-diabetes
-raised blood lipids (total cholesterol)

50
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what specific personal traits can have an affect on risk of hypertension?

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-age
-ethnicity
-family history of vascular disease

51
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what are general hypertension symptoms?

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-early hypertension usually symptomless
-throbbing headaches
-shortness of breath
-palpitations
-dizziness
-fatigue
-nose bleeds

52
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what are the ocular signs of hypertension?

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-hypertensive retinopathy
-choroidopathy
-disc oedema

53
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what are the ocular complications of hypertension?

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-anterior ischemic optic neuropathy (non-arteritic)
-retinal arteriole and vein occlusions
-retinal macro-aneurysms and retinal emboli
-ocular motor nerve palsy
-glaucomatous optic neuropathy

54
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what are non pharmacological treatments for hypertension?

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-weight reduction
-avoid excessive alcohol
-reduce salt intake
-take regular exercise
-avoid high saturated fat intake
-stop smoking
-reduce caffeine intake

55
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how much salt should we take according to the NHS per day?

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<6g daily

56
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give 4 common medications for hypertension

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-angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitors (MOST COMMON)
-angiotensin receptor blockers
-calcium channel blockers
-diuretic water tablets

57
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give examples of angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors for hypertension treatment

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captopril
ramipril

58
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give examples of angiotensin receptor blockers for hypertension treatment

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candesartan
losartan

59
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give examples of calcium channel blockers for hypertension treatment

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-amlodipine
-verapamil
-felodipine

60
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give examples of diuretics for hypertension treatment

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Bendroflumethiazide

61
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give some less common medications for hypertension treatment

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-alpha adrenergic agonists
-beta blockers
-alpha blockers
-direct renin inhibitor

62
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how do angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitors work for hypertension treatment?

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prevent action of ACE which normally constricts vessel walls so works by helping to relax blood vessels in vaso-dilation which hence reduces BP

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what are the ocular side effects of angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors?

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-reduced vision
-visual hallucinations
-lids and conjunctival redness, inflammation, oedema, brown discolouration
-possible paralysis of accommodation
-retinal haemorrhages

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how do angiotensin receptor blockers work to treat hypertension?

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-hormone angiotensin II acts to restrict blood vessel diameter and also retain fluids like water
-blocking this leads to vasodilation and recued fluid levels
-hence blood volume is reduced so blood pressure is reduced

65
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what are the side effects of angiotensin receptor blockers?

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-relatively few in most patients
-dizziness
-headache
-fatigue

66
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how does calcium channel blockers (CCBs) work to treat hypertension?

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  1. act on calcium channels within smooth muscle of blood vessels
  2. calcium channels are inhibited leading to vasodilation
  3. BP is reduced
67
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what should you avoid when taking CCBs?

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grapefruit juice because they are shown to have chemicals which interact with enzymes that result in the increase of the uptake of the ccb which can cause more of the side effects

68
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what are the side effects of CCBs for hypertension?

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-swollen ankles or foot pain
-constipation
-skin rashes
-headaches
-dizziness/ tiredness

69
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how do diuretics work for hypertension treatment?

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increase removal of sodium and water by kidneys hence reducing blood volume which reduced BP

70
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what are the ocular side effects of diuretics?

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-transient myopia
-reduced tear secretion
-objects can have a yellow tinge or yellow spots on white background
-slight reduction in IOP
-there is subconjunctival or retinal haemorrhages

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how do beta adrenergic blockers (beta blockers) work to treat hypertension?

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  1. B receptors are part of sympathetic nervous system and in heart increase cardiac output
  2. B receptors are blocked
  3. cardiac output is reduced
  4. BP is reduced
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what are the ocular side effects of beta blockers

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-reduced vision
-visual hallucinations
-decreased IOP
-lids/conjunctiva = redness, inflammation, dry eye, subconjunctival haemorrhage
-retinal haemorrhage
-photophobia
-ocular pain

73
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how do alpha adrenergic agonists work to treat hypertension?

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target the brain and alter the heart beat to inhibit signals that cause vaso constriction

74
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what are the systemic side effects of alpha adrenergic agonists to treat hypertension?

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-drowsiness, dizziness, headaches
-dry mouth, nausea
-swollen legs or feet

75
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what are the ocular side effects of alpha adrenergic agonists?

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-reduced vision
-visual hallucinations
-lids/ conjunctiva = burning, oedema and dry eyes
-reduced IOP
-abnormal EOG (measures the existing resting electrical potential between the cornea and Bruch’s membrane with eye movements during sleep and wakefulness)

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Optometry Class OP2503 (14 decks)

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