Hypertension Flashcards
1
Q
When to consider hypertension due to RA stenosis
A
Not responding to Tx
2
Q
U&Es indicative of
A
Renal disease
3
Q
HbA1c indicative of
A
Co-existing DM
4
Q
Lipids indicative of
A
Hyperlipidaemia
5
Q
Antihypertensives ABCD AKA
A
- ACEi
- beta blocker
- calcium channel blocker
- thiazide diuretic
- ARB
- K sparing dieuritic
- alpha blocker
6
Q
Who should be offered antihypertensives
A
- stage 2 hptn
- <80: stage 1 + Q risk>10%; DM; renal disease; CVD/EO damage
7
Q
Step 1 antihypertensives in <55 & non-black
A
ACEi
8
Q
Stop 1 antihypertensives in >55 or black
A
Calcium channel blocker
9
Q
Step 2 antihypertensives
A
- A+C
- A+D
- C+D
10
Q
Step 3 antihypertensives
A
A+C+D
11
Q
Step 4 antihypertensives if K is too low
A
A+C+D+K sparing diuretic
12
Q
Step 4 antihypertensives if K is too high
A
A+C+D+alpha/beta blocker
13
Q
When is ACEi substituted by ARB
A
- cough
- black
14
Q
1st line antihypertensive in diabetics regardless of anything else
A
ACEi/A2RB
