Hypertension Flashcards
lab monitoring with HTN
creatinine UA TSH glucose K, Na, Ca lipid panel CBC (anemia)
causes of secondary hypertension
renal (renal artery stenosis, polycystic kidneys, CKD)
endocrine (hyperthyroidism, hyperaldosteronism, pheochromocytoma)
others (OSA, coarctation of aorta)
BP in arms higher than BP in legs
coarctation of the aorta
DBP >120 w/ clinical findings of organ damage (N/V, CVA/TIA, subarachnoid hemorrhage, MI, PE, ARF, retinopathy)
hypertensive emergency
diet recommended for prehypertension, HTN, weight loss
DASH diet
diet high in K, Mg, Ca w/ decreased red meat/processed foods, increased grains, legumes, fish, protein
DASH diet
important to monitor __ level with diuretics
potassium
medication class changes the way the kidneys handle sodium; increases urine output
thiazide diuretics
anti-htn medication - avoid if sulfa allergy
thiazide diuretics
medication class inhibits Na-K-Cl pump of the kidney in the loop of Henle
loop diuretics
medication class
furosemide (Lasix)
bumetanide (Bumex)
loop diuretics
medication class antagonizes the action of aldosterone; increases elimination of water in the kidneys and preserves potassium
aldosterone receptor antagonist diuretics
medication class indicated for htn, HF, hirsutism, precocious puberty
aldosterone receptor antagonist diuretics
medication class avoid combining with potassium-sparing diuretics, ACE-I, or potassium supplements
aldosterone receptor antagonist diuretics
medication class of spironolactone eplerenone (inspra)
aldosterone receptor antagonist diuretics
medication class avoid stopping abruptly - may cause severe rebound hypertension
beta blockers