Hypertension

Question 1

What could an ECG of a hypertensive patient show? [1]

Answer 1

LV Hypertophy / old infarct

Question 2

What does GFR stand for? [1]

Answer 2

Glomerular Filtration Rate

Question 3

What does hypokalaemia in hypertensives suggest? [1]

Answer 3

Hyperaldosteronism

Question 4

What might a lipid panel show for hypertensives? [3]

Answer 4

• High LDL
• Low HDL
• High triglycerides

Question 5

What might you see in the urinalysis of a hypertensive? What does this result mean? [2]

Answer 5

Proteinuria - Suggests kidney damage

Question 6

Why would you test for Hb in hypertensive patients? [2]

Answer 6

Risk of anaemia or polycythaemia

Question 7

What diagnosis would anaemia in a hypertensive patient suggest? [1]

Answer 7

Secondary Hypertension

Question 8

What drug types are available for stage 1 hypertension? [5]

Answer 8

1. Thiazide diuretic
2. ACE Inhibitor
3. ARB
4. Beta Blocker
5. Calcium Channel Blocker

Question 9

Name two types of thiazide diuretice [2]

Answer 9

1. Indapamide (1.25mg)
2. Hydrochlorothiazide (12.5mg)

Question 10

Name two ACE Inhibitors [2]

Answer 10

1. Lisinopril (10mg)
2. Ramipril (2.5mg)

Question 11

Name 2 calcium channel blockers [2]

Answer 11

• Amlodopine
• Diltiazem

Question 12

Name 2 ARBs [2]

Answer 12

• Losartan (25mg)
• Candesartan (4mg)

Question 13

Name 3 beta blockers [3]

Answer 13

• Metoprolol (50mg)
• Bisoprolol (2.5mg)
• Propanolol (80mg)