HTN Crisis Flashcards
1
Q
HTN Parameters
A
180/120
2
Q
HTN Urgency Parameters
A
ABOVE 180/120
Without end-organ dysfunction
3
Q
HTN Emergency Parameters
A
Above 180/120 w/ end organ dysfunction
4
Q
Signs of end-organ dysfunction RENAL
A
Hematuria
Dec UO
5
Q
Signs of end-organ dysfuction CARDIAC
A
S3/S4 heart sounds
Chest pain
EKG Changes
6
Q
Signs of end-organ dysfunction HTN ENCEPHALOPATHY
A
Altered LOC Dizzy Headache Stroke Seizures
7
Q
Signs of end-organ dysfunction RETINOPATHY
A
Rentinal Hemorrhage
Papilledema
Epistaxis
8
Q
Papilledema
A
Optic nerve at the back of the eye becomes swollen
9
Q
Tx for HTN Crisis
A
Drop BP 15-20% in first hour
BB or CCB
