hypertension Flashcards
1
Q
what is blood pressure determined by
A
cardiac output and vascular resistance
2
Q
excessive production of what hormones can cause hypertension
A
renin aldosterone cortisol catecholamines growth hormone
3
Q
drug that can cause hypertension
A
oral contraceptive pill
4
Q
where does aldosterone come from
A
zona glomerulosa
5
Q
hyperaldosterone other name
A
conns
6
Q
management of hyperaldosterone
A
remove adenoma
hyperplasia - aldosterone antagonist
7
Q
example of an aldosterone antagonist
A
spironolactone
8
Q
catecholamine producing tumour
A
pheochromotyoma
9
Q
pheochromotyoma symptoms
A
headache, palpitations, sweating, anxiety, nausea and weight loss.
10
Q
pheochromotyoma signs
A
hypertension, tachycardia and pallor. There may be hyperglycaemia
11
Q
management of pheochromocytoma
A
resection
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