HTN Flashcards
1
Q
Blood pressure classification
A
Normal - 160/100
2
Q
Effective medications for HTN
A
ACE inhibitors Thiazides ARBs Beta-blockers calcium channel blockers
3
Q
Doubling dose of HTN med?
A
Doesn’t result in doubling of efficacy
- usually you would try another med or add a med
4
Q
HTN and elderly
A
It is beneficial and worthwhile to treat the elderly for hypertension
- reductions in death, heart failure and stroke!
5
Q
Beta-blockers and HTN
A
Don’t use beta-blockers alone or as initial therapy for HTN!
6
Q
Lifestyle modifications for HTN
A
weight loss increased aerobic physical activity moderate sodium restriction moderate alcohol consumption minimize caffeine
7
Q
Secondary causes of HTN
A
Renovascular stenosis
Hyperaldosteronism
Cushing’s disease
Pheochromocytoma
