Hypertension

Question 1

Define hypertension

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Question 2

What are the goals for hypertension

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Question 3

In hypertension what can lead to non adherence

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Question 4

What can improve patients motivation in hypertension

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Patient self monitoring of blood pressure at home

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What are the complications of hypertension

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Question 6

What are the antihypertensive medication classes

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Question 13

Explain the principles of hypertension management

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Question 14

Why are ACE inhibitors preferred

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Because they protect the kidneys and heart and show to reduce the risk of dying

Question 15

What are the factors to consider when selecting antihypertensive medications

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Question 16

Explain comorbid conditions

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Question 17

What is the initial therapy for hypertension in asthmatic patients

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Question 18

What is the cautions for hypertension in asthmatic patients

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Question 19

In asthmatic patients why are ARBs preferred over ACEIs

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Because ACE inhibitors cause cough due to bradykinin

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What is the initial therapy for hypertension in osteoporosis

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Question 21

Explain the treatment for hypertension in patients with gout

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Question 22

What is the initial therapy for hypertension in migraine patients

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Question 23

Why are b blockers used for hypertension in migraine patients

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Question 24

Why are calcium channel blockers used for hypertension in migraine patients

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Question 25

What is the initial therapy for hypertension in patients with benign prostatic hyperplasia

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Question 26

Why are alpha 1 blockers used for hypertension in patients with benign prostatic hyperplasia

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Question 27

What is the initial therapy for hypertension in hyperthyroidism and Graves’ disease

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Beta blockers

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Why are b blockers used for hypertension in hyperthyroidism and Graves’ disease

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Question 29

List the completing indications

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Question 31

For stable ischemic heart disease/post MI what is the first line treatment and add on therapy for hypertension

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Question 32

For stable ischemic heart disease/post MI what is the alternative option therapy for hypertension

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Question 33

For stable ischemic heart disease/post MI what is the combination therapy for hypertension

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Question 34

What is the treatment for hypertension in acute coronary syndromes

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Question 35

For history of strokes or TIA what is the first line treatment and combination for hypertension

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Question 36

What is the initial therapy for hypertension in chronic kidney disease

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Question 37

Why are ACEIs and ARBs used in CKD

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They reduce intraglomerular pressure

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What is the precaution for treating hypertension in CKD

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Question 39

Explain treatment of hypertension in diabetes

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Question 40

Explain the use of beta blockers for treatment of hypertension in diabetes

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Question 41

Explain the initial therapy for hypertension in heart failure with reduced ejection fraction

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Question 42

Explain the other drugs used for hypertension in heart failure with reduced ejection fraction

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Question 43

Explain the last line treatment for hypertension in heart failure with reduced ejection fraction

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Question 44

List the special populations for hypertension

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Elderly Children and adolescents Black patients Patients with peripheral arterial disease Resistant hypertension Pregnancy

Question 45

Explain the treatment of hypertension in elderly patients

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Question 46

Explain hypertension treatment in children and adolescents

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Question 47

Explain hypertension treatment in black patients

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Question 48

Explain hypertension treatment in patients with peripheral arterial disease

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Question 49

Explain the treatment for hypertension in resistant hypertension

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Question 50

Define preeclampsia

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Question 51

Explain the management in preeclampsia

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Question 52

What is contraindicated in preeclampsia

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Question 53

What is it important to do when patient has high BP (monitoring parameter)

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BP monitoring Follow up frequency Laboratory monitoring Adverse drug events

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Explain BP monitoring

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Question 55

Explain follow up frequency

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Question 56

Explain laboratory monitoring

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Question 57

Explain adverse drug events

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