Hypertension Flashcards
1
Q
Side effects of ACEi
A
Cough
Angiooedema
Hyperkalaemia
2
Q
Side effects of calcium channel blockers
A
Flushing
Ankle swelling
Headache
3
Q
How do thiazide diuretics work?
A
Inhibit sodium reabsorption at the proximal part of the DCT
4
Q
Side effects of thiazides
A
Hyperkalaemia
Hypernatremia
Dehydration
5
Q
Side effects of angiotensin 2 receptor blockers
A
Hyperkalaemia
6
Q
Give some renal conditions which can cause secondary hypertension
A
Glomerulonephritis
Renla artery stenosis
Pyelonephritis
Adult Polycystic kidney disease
7
Q
Give some endocrine causes of secondary hypertension
A
Phaeochromocytoma Conn's syndrome/ primary hyperaldosteronism Cushing's syndrome Liddles syndrome Congenital adrenal hyperplasia Acromegaly
8
Q
What medications can cause secondary hypertension?
A
NSAIDS
COCP
MAOI
Steroids