Hypertension Flashcards
Define hypertension. (1)
What are the risk factors of hypertension? (11)
What are the complications of HPT? (3)
What are the vascular causes of HPT? (2)
What are the endocrine causes of HPT? (4)
What are the other causes of HPT? (2)
What are the key points of measuring BP? (5)
State the steps of managing patients with a CBPM of 140/90mmHg or more. (2)
What should be offered to patients with a CBPM of 140/90mmHg-180/120mmHg. (2)
What should be offered to patients who is unsuitable for ABPM? (1)
What is considered a confirmed diagnosis of HPT? (2)
What steps is considered if HPT isn’t diagnosed? (2)
Provide an overview of diagnosing patients with HPT.
Explain the process of assessing CVD and target organ damage in HPT. (4)
What lifestyle advice is given to patients with HPT? (6)
Explain the steps when a person has severe HPT? (7)
Define an established CVD. (1)
Outline the treatment regimen for HPT. (3)
What is the BP target for CKD? (1)
What is the BP target with CKD and diabetes + ACR >= 70mg/mmol (1)
What are the BP targets for T1DM? (2)
State the process of choosing an anti hypertensive drug. (4)
Explain the follow up process when starting drug therapy in HPT. (1)
Explain the follow up process when starting a thiazide like diuretic in HPT. (1)
Explain the follow up process when starting an ACEi or an AAIRA therapy in HPT. (1)
Explain the follow up process when starting a CCB in HPT. (1)
When would you consider a same day referral for a px with HPT? (8)
What are the common signs of phaeochromocytoma? (6)
What is the C/A/HBPM targets for <80 years? (2)
What is the C/A/HBPM targets for >= 80 years? (2)
