Hypertension Flashcards

1
Q

what are the 3 stages of Hypertension?

A

mild - >140/90mmHg
moderate - >160/100mmHg
severe - >180/110mmHg

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2
Q

what is step 1 treatment for patients UNDER 55 who are NOT BAME OR patients T2 diabetes?

A

ACE or ARB

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3
Q

what is step 2 treatment for patients UNDER 55 who are NOT BAME OR patients T2 diabetes?

A

ACE or ARB
PLUS
CCB

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4
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what is step 3 treatment for patients UNDER 55 who are NOT BAME OR patients T2 diabetes?

A
ACE or ARB 
PLUS 
CCB 
PLUS
Thiazide Diuretic
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5
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what is step 1 treatment for patients OVER 55, ALL BAME patients without t2 diabetes?

A

CCB

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6
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what is step 2 treatment for patients OVER 55, ALL BAME patients without t2 diabetes?

A

CCB
PLUS
ACE/ARB/Thiazide

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7
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what is step 3 treatment for patients OVER 55, ALL BAME patients without t2 diabetes?

A
CCB
PLUS 
ACE/ARB
PLUS
Thiazide
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8
Q

what should be done for pregnant patients with hypertension?

A

ACE, ARBS and Thiazies need to STOPPED and referred to a specialist

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9
Q

what are examples of ACE

A

lisonpirl
ramipirl
enalapril

(most prils)

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10
Q

what are examples of ARBS

A

Candesartan
Irbestan
Valsartan

(most stans)

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11
Q

what are examples of CCBs

A

Amlodipine
Felodipine
Vermapamil

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12
Q

what are examples of thiazides?

A

Indapamide

Chlorotidone

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13
Q

what are main side effects of ACE>

A

persistent cough
rash (angioedema)
renal failure
hypotension

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14
Q

what are the main side effects for ARBS

A

hyperkalaemia

dizziness

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15
Q

what are the main side efets for CCBs

A

headache and oedema

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16
Q

what are the main side effects for Thiazide

A

hypokalemia and erectile dysfunction