HTN Flashcards
1
Q
normal BP
A
< 120/<80
2
Q
elevation BP
A
120-129/<80
3
Q
stage 1 HTN
A
130-139 or 80-89
4
Q
stage 2 HTN
A
> /= 140 or >/= 90
5
Q
BP goal in patients w CKD
A
140/90
6
Q
normal BP goal for other people < 60 and no CKD
A
130/80
7
Q
BP goal in people > 60
A
150/90
8
Q
what is the most important prognostic factor for HTN
A
LVH
9
Q
when should you initiate meds for HTN if < 60
A
SBP > 140 or DBP > 90
10
Q
when should you initiate meds for HTN if > 60
A
SBP > 150 or DBP > 90
11
Q
when should you initiate meds for HTN if CKD
A
SBP > 140 or DBP > 90
12
Q
when should you initiate meds for HTN if DM
A
SBP > 140 or DBP > 90
13
Q
contraindications to ACEIs
A
pregnancy
14
Q
what is first line for HTN in African Americans
A
CCB / thiazide
15
Q
what type of CCB should be used for tx in HTN
A
dihydropyridines or nonDHP
