GP Flashcards
1
Q
What do if presenting with BP over 180/110
A
Assess for end organ damage
- ECG
- urine dipstick
- blood test
2
Q
What presents with headache, myalgia and sore throat with systemic lymphadenopathy
A
EBV
3
Q
How do thiazides work
A
inhibiting sodium reabsorption in the DCT by blocking Na+-Cl− symporter
4
Q
Examples of thiazides
A
Indapamide
Chlortalidone
Bendroflumethazide used to used but not recommended anymore
5
Q
Metabolic side effects of thiazides
A
Hyponatraemia
Hypokalaemia
Hypercalcaemia
Impaired glucose tolerance
6
Q
Side effects of thiazides (non metabolic)
A
Gout
Impotence
Dehydration
Pancreatitis
7
Q
What do after find HTN in clinic
A
Ambulatory blood pressure measurements