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HTN Flashcards

1
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What are the 3 factors need to maintain adequate pressure in the cardiovascular system

A
  1. Functioning pump
  2. Sufficient fluid volume
  3. Vascular resistance
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Diagnostic Studies for HTN

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ECG: L Ventricular hypertrophy
Decreased H&H
Elevated BUN, creatinine, urine protein and glucose 
Serum K, Ca, and uric acid
Plasma aldosterone concentration
Lipid panel
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3
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After diagnosis, what is the treatment goal?

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> 140/90

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4
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After diagnosis of HTN in pt with DM or CKD, what is treatment goal?

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> 130/80

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5
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Nonpharmacologic therapies for HTN

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DASH
Exercise
Weight loss
Smoking cessation
ETOH decrease
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6
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Initiating pharmacologic therapies for HTN in pt with DM and CKD

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Initiate drug therapy immediately if BP is > 140/90 at diagnosis along with lifestyle changes

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7
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How many drugs does stage 2 (>160 systolic or >100 diastolic) its require to lower BP?

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2

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What are the drugs available for HTN?

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Diuretics
B-adrenergic antagonists
Angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors
Angiotensin II Receptor Blockers
Calcium channel blockers
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9
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What drug is considered 1st line in treating Essential HTN?

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Diuretics: Thiazides are consistently effective

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How do diuretics work to treat HTN?

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Initially reduce plasma volume & chronically reduce PVR

Potassium supplements may be needed

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11
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Who can use loop diuretics?

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HTN pt with renal dysfunction

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12
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How do Beta Blockers work to treat HTN?

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Decrease HR & CO

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13
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What pt population do BB work best in?

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Young white adults

Reduce mortality after MI in pt with heart failure

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What pt population must you be careful to use BB with when treating HTN?

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Pt with pulmonary disease or DM

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15
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How do ACE-I work?

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Inhibit bradykinin degradation (inflammatory mediator that vasodilate) (initiates cough)
Stimulate vasodilating prostaglandins (vasodilation)

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16
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What is the initial drug choice for HTN pt with BM & CKD

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ACE-I: help preserve kidney function

17
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What pt population will benefit from ACE-I use?

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Mild-Mod HTN
Younger whites
Use when diuretics are insufficient
Reduce mortality in PT with MI and heart failure

18
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How do ARBs work?

A

Block the interaction of angiotensin II on receptors

19
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What pt population with benefit from ARBs?

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Pt with DM or CKD because they help preserve kindly function

Do not increase bradykinin = no cough

20
Q

What are other agents available to treat refractory HTN or other special cases?

A

Aldosterone receptor antagonists: combo with BB and ARBs after MI with heart failure

Alpha-blockers: BPH
Central Sympatholytics
Vasodilators
Aliskiren: renin inhibitor

21
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How do Calcium Channel Blockers works?

A

Peripheral vasodilation

22
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What pt population is CCB preferred?

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Elderly & Black

23
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Drugs used in HTN emergencies

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  • Nitroprusside
  • Nitroglycerin (if MI present)
  • B blocker
  • Fenoldopam
  • Hydralzine: pregnancy
  • Oral agents: Clonidine
24
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Classification of BP

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Normal 160/ >100

25
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Causes of HTN

A 
Sleep apnea
Drugs
CKD
Primary aldosteronism
Reno vascular disease
Steroid or Cushing's
Pheochromocytoma
Coarctation
Thyroid/parathyroid disease
26
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HTN can cause target organ damage to which organs?

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Heart
Brain
Kidneys
Peripheral arterial disease
Retinopathy
27
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What is the JNC 8 goal & therapy for >60 yo

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28
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What is the JNC 8 goal & treatment for

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29
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What is the JNC 8 goal & treatment for diabetics with HTN

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30
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What is the JNC 8 goal & treatment for CKD pt with HTN

A

ACE or ARB

31
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Thiazide use for osteoporosis

A

Favorable

32
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BB for arrhythmia migrant, thyrotoxicosis, and preoperative HTN

A

Favorable

33
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CCB in Raynaud’s and some arrhythmias

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Favorable

34
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A-Blockers for BHP

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Favorable

35
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ACE/ARB in LVH can prevent cardiac remodeling

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Favorable

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