Hypertension Flashcards
1
Q
First line for white <55?
A
ACEi or ARB
2
Q
Second line for white <55?
A
add CCB or Diuretic (thiazide)
3
Q
Third Line for any patients with persistent hypertension?
A
ACEi or ARB + CCB + Diuretic (thiazide)
4
Q
What are possible fourth line options for any patients with persistent hypertension?
A
+ Spironolactone (if potassium below 4.5)
+ alpha/beta blocker (if potassium above 4.5)
5
Q
First line for non-white or 55+?
A
CCB
6
Q
Second line for non-white or 55+?
A
+ ACEi or ARB or thiazide diuretic
7
Q
What is the target BP?
A
- Below 80 years old = 140/90
- above 80 = 150/90
- 5/5 lower if using ambulatory BP
8
Q
Which categories of people should standing and sitting BP be measured?
A
- T2 diabetes
- symptoms postural hypotension
- 80+
