Hypertension

Question 1

under 120/80

Answer 1

normal - follow up in 2 years

Question 2

120-129/80

Answer 2

Elevated - lifestyle mod recommended

Question 3

130-139/80-89

Answer 3

Stage 1 HTN - Drugs and lifestyle changes

Question 4

140+/90+

Answer 4

Stage 2 HTN - Drugs and lifestyle changes

Question 5

Stage I (at risk) =

Answer 5

single drug therapy

Titrate and/or addition of another drug prn

Question 6

Stage II =

Answer 6

combination drug therapy 
Different classes
ACE Inhibitors
Angiotensin Receptor Blockers Thiazide Diuretics
Calcium Channel Blockers

Question 7

HTN - Ask about problems with

Answer 7

kidneys, chest pain, brain issues

Question 8

Hypertensive Emergency

Answer 8

Sudden, acute elevation of BP (≥180 and/or ≥120) with possibility of serious CV outcome

Question 9

Functional Capacity

Answer 9

Ability to engage in normal physical activity without symptoms - measured in METS

Question 10

BP <160/100 - proceed with care?

Answer 10

Yup

Question 11

160-180/100-110 - proceed with care

Answer 11

Cautiously yes. BP monitoring needed. See PCP within a month

Question 12

Over 180/110

Answer 12

Defer elective treatment

Asymptomatic: to PCP within 1 week
Symptomatic and/or diastolic >120: immediate evaluation

Question 13

Orthostatic hypotension -

Answer 13

body compensating for quick movements - lightheaded after moving quickly.

Question 14

—- cartridges at most for HTN patients

Answer 14

2