HTN/Atherosclerosis

Question 1

What are the major complications of hypertension? (5)

Answer 1

Stroke
Vision Loss
Sexual Dysfunction
Renal Failure
Heart Attack/Failure

Question 2

What is the most important treatment option in managing hypertension/atherosclerosis?

Answer 2

Lifestyle changes

Question 3

What are the major types of Antihypertensive Drugs? (5)

Answer 3

ACE (Angiotensin Converting Enzyme) inhibitors
ARBs (Angiotensin Receptor Blockers)
Calcium Channel Blockers
Diuretics
Beta-Blockers

Question 4

Describe the difference between a Hypertensive Emergency & Urgency.

Answer 4

Emergency- High blood pressure with symptoms (organ damage)

Urgency- High blood pressure, asymptomatic (no organ damage)

Question 5

Where are fenestrated capillaries located?

Answer 5

Endocrine glands, renal glomeruli, & the intestine.

Question 6

Where are discontinuous capillaries located?

Answer 6

Liver, spleen, & bone marrow.

Question 7

Norepinephrine prefers to bind…?

Epinephrine prefers to bind…?

Answer 7

NE: beta 1 and alpha 1
EPI: beta 1 and beta 2

Question 8

What receptors are found on the muscular arteries? What effect do they have when stimulated?

Answer 8

alpha 1 –> vasoconstriction

beta 2 –> vasodilation

M3 –> vasodilation