GP Flashcards

1
Q

What do if presenting with BP over 180/110

A

Assess for end organ damage
- ECG
- urine dipstick
- blood test

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2
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What presents with headache, myalgia and sore throat with systemic lymphadenopathy

A

EBV

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3
Q

How do thiazides work

A

inhibiting sodium reabsorption in the DCT by blocking Na+-Cl− symporter

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4
Q

Examples of thiazides

A

Indapamide
Chlortalidone

Bendroflumethazide used to used but not recommended anymore

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5
Q

Metabolic side effects of thiazides

A

Hyponatraemia
Hypokalaemia
Hypercalcaemia
Impaired glucose tolerance

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6
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Side effects of thiazides (non metabolic)

A

Gout
Impotence
Dehydration
Pancreatitis

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7
Q

What do after find HTN in clinic

A

Ambulatory blood pressure measurements

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