Hypertension

Question 1

Hypertension defined as

Answer 1

Sustained VP of greater than 140 or diastolic no greater than 90

Question 2

Hypertension seen under 55 yo is generally

Answer 2

Primary

Question 3

Hypertension related to comorbidities is known as

Answer 3

Secondary

Question 4

What are some exacerbating factors of hypertension

Answer 4

Smoking, obesity, excess alcoholism nsaids

Question 5

Patient comes in with complaints of headaches in the back of head that start early morning and resolve later in the day. Complaining of nose bleeds and dizziness. What do you expect and what heart sound might you hear?

Answer 5

Hypertension

Suboccipital pulsating headache that resolves throughout day is common. S4 is related to ventricular hypertrophy

Question 6

How can cushings syndromes be ruled out

Answer 6

AM/PM cortisol

Question 7

Cardiomegaly is best diagnosed using

Answer 7

Car

Question 8

Labs for cardiovascular and hypertension work up

Answer 8

UA, CBC, BMP, calcium, phosphorus, Uric acid cholesterol triglycerides, ecg,pa czar