Essential HTN

Question 1

Definition of Essential HTN

Answer 1

Greater than 140/90 w/unknown cause and not secondary to a disease like Conn’s

Question 2

What can be picked up in a ECG with Essential HTN

Answer 2

Left Ventricular Hypertrophy

Question 3

What can be picked up in a urine dipstick in essential HTN

Answer 3

Proteinuria

Haematuria

Question 4

What conservative change can a px implement if they have HTN

Answer 4

Reduce salt reduction

Question 5

What are 4 drugs that can be given in Essential HTN (….)

Answer 5

ASTC

A CE // ARB (Ramipril // Candesartan)
S pironolactone
T hiazide (Bendrofluemethiazide)
C alcium channel (Amlodopine)