Hypertension Flashcards
1
Q
Moderate hypertension Blood pressure
A
Over 160/100 mmHg
2
Q
Severe hypertension blood pressure
A
Over 180/110 mmHg
3
Q
Most common cause of hypertension?
A
Essential ie no known cause
4
Q
BHS and NICE pharmacological treatment guideline for hypertension.
First line for a person younger than 55
A
ACE inhibitor
5
Q
BHS/NICE hypertension drugs guidelines
A patient older than 55 years , first line treatment?
A
Ca channel blocker
6
Q
BHS and NICE pharmacological treatment guideline for hypertension
A black patient under 55 first line treatment
A
Ca channel blocker
7
Q
After first step in guideline, which drugs can be added?
A
Ca channel blocker can be combined with ACEi.
ACEi can be combined with diuretic or Ca channel blocker.
8
Q
Mild Hypertension blood pressure
A
Over 140/90 mmHg
