Exam 3- Hypertension Pharmacology - Dr. Patel

Question 1

What are the major differences between primary and secondary hypertension?

Answer 1

Primary

• cause unknown
• more common

Secondary

• cause known disease state
• less common

Question 2

Primary hypertension is also known as ______ ?

Answer 2

Essential (multifactorial)

Question 3

What are the 2 most common drugs that induce hypertension?

Answer 3

• NSAID use for more than 6 months.

- Decongestants

Question 4

What are the 2 most common natural products that cause hypertension?

Answer 4

• Licorice

- St. John’s Wort

Question 5

What are the signs and symptoms of hypertension?

Answer 5

hypertension is a silent killer

Question 6

What are the 5 target organ damage areas?

Answer 6

Brain- stroke or TIA

Heart- LVH, HF, CHD

Eye- Retinopathy

Kidney- ESRD

Peripheral artery disease

Question 7

What is the age risk associated w/ hypertension?

Answer 7

Men: greater than or equal to 55

Women: greater than or equal to 65

Question 8

What must you have in order to diagnose HTN?

Answer 8

• Average of 2 or more BP measurements

- At least 2 separate office visits

Question 9

JNC-8 BP Goals.

Answer 9

Less than or equal to 150/90 = 60 years and older

Less than 140/90
= less than 60 years of age
= CKD event
= Diabetes event

Question 10

What is the most/least effective non-pharmacological treatment?

Answer 10

most: weight loss
least: EtOH moderation