HTN

Question 1

Goal BP

Answer 1

<130/80

Question 2

Stage 1 HTN
+
Treatment

Answer 2

SBP 130-139
or
DBP 80-89
ASCVD < 10%= lifestyle modifications
ASCVD > 10% = Lifestyle modifications + medication

Question 3

Stage 2 HTN
+
Treatment

Answer 3

SBP ≥ 140
or DBP ≥90

Lifestyle modifications + 2 medications from differenct classes

Question 4

Meds that ↑ BP

Answer 4

• Estrogen (COC, SERMs-temoxifen)
• Steroids
• NSAIDs
• SNRIs
• Adrenergics
• AHDH Amphetamines
• Epogen
• Tacrolimus/Cyclosporine
• Licorice, Decongestants

Question 5

DOC in non black patients

Answer 5

• ACE/ARB
• CCB
• Thiazides

Question 6

DOC in black patients

w/o CKD

Answer 6

• CCB
• Thiazides

Question 7

DOC in patients with CKD

Answer 7

ACEi/ARBs

Question 8

DOC in patients s/p MI/CAD

Answer 8

BB
ACEi/ARBs

Question 9

DOC in patients with HF

Answer 9

BB + Entresto/ACEi/ARBs+MRA ± loop

Question 10

DOC in Pregnancy

Answer 10

Lebatotol
Nifedipine XL

Question 11

DOC in Reynauds

Answer 11

DHP- CCB

Question 12

DOC in BPH

Answer 12

Alpha blockers (-zosin)

Question 14

Microzide

Answer 14

Hydrochlorothiazide

Question 15

Diuril

Answer 15

Chlorothiazide

Question 16

Zaroxolyn

Answer 16

Metolazone

thiazide-like diuretic
GOOD IN POOR RENAL FUNCTION

Question 17

Electrolyte Effects/SE of Thiazides

Answer 17

↑Ca, Uric Acid, Glucose
↓ Na, Cl, K, Mg
Photosensitivity

Question 18

CI of Thiazides

Answer 18

• Gout
• CrCl < 30
• SULFA Allergy