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HTN Flashcards

1
Q

BP for HTN?

A

> 140/90

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2
Q

Symptoms of HTN

A

• silent killer
• visual disturbance
• headache

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3
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Symptoms of severe HTN

A

• nose bleed
• vomiting
• kidney disease
• stroke
• severe headache

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4
Q

How to diagnose HTN

A

If clincal BP is between 140/90 - 180/120 offer ABPM or if CI, offer HBPM

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5
Q

If HTN was not diagnosed, how often should BP be checked

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Every 5 years

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6
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Primary HTN - modifiable risks

A

• alcohol
• smoking
• stress
• lack of exercise
• cold temps
• overweight
• diabetes

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7
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Primary HTN - non modifiable risks

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• age
• ethnicity
• family Hx

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8
Q

List drugs which can cause HTN

A

• steroids
• NSAIDs
• oral contraceptives

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9
Q

List conditions which can cause HYN

A

• thyroid disease
• parathyroid disease
• Cushing disease
• sleep disorders
• kidney disorders

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10
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Stage of HTN

A

Stage 1- 140/90
Stage 2- 160/100
Stage 3- 180/120 (hypertensive crisis)

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11
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What is masked HTN

A

BP reading is normal in clinic but higher when using HBPM or ABPM

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12
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Is urgency HTN or emergency HTN associated with acute end-organ damage

A

Emergency HTN

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13
Q

Describe process of how to manage urgency HTN

A

• hospital admission
• oral drugs

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14
Q

Describe process of how to manage emergency HTN

A

• admit to hospital
• iv - sodium nitroprusside

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15
Q

What is the target clinical BP/ABPM for >80?

A

Clincal - 150/90
ABPM - 145/85

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16
Q

What is the target clinical BP/ABPM for <80?

A

Clincal - 140/90
ABPM - 135/85

17
Q

Non- pharmacological management

A

• exercise
• healthy diet
• low sodium intake
• smocking cessation
• reduce alcohol consumption
• avoid caffeine

18
Q

When to treatment HTN in pregnancy (which BP)

A

> 150/100

19
Q

Which antihypertensives are used?

A

1st: Labetalol
2nd: nifedipine
3rd: methyldopa

20
Q

During 4th line in pharmacology treatment, what drug is used when K is <4.5

A

Spiractalone

21
Q

During 4th line in pharmacology treatment, what drug is used when K is >4.5

A

Alpha or beta blocker

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