Hypertension

Question 1

In order to be diagnosed with hypertension how many elevated blood pressure readings are required and what is the timing?

Answer 1

At least 2 different readings on at least 2 different visits

Question 2

What is the cause of primary (essential) hypertension?

Answer 2

Associated with diet, increased sympathetic activity, or peripheral resistance

Question 3

What is the cause of secondary hypertension?

Answer 3

Due to other disease, renovascular most common

Question 4

What are some other causes of secondary hypertension?

Answer 4

Endocrine, hyperaldosterone, pheo

Question 5

What are some common complications seen with hypertension?

Answer 5

Cardiovascular
Neurological
Renal
Optic

Question 6

What is included in the work-up of hypertension?

Answer 6

EKG
Fundoscopic Exam
Creatinine
Cholesterol
Urine albumin/creatinine

Question 7

What drug classes should be prescribed to African American’s diagnosed with HTN?

Answer 7

Thiazides and Ca blockers

Question 8

What drug classes should be avoided in African American’s because they can cause angioedema and are less-effective?

Answer 8

ACEi and ARBs