MedU Case 8 Flashcards
1
Q
what age start HTN screening
A
18
2
Q
drugs and HTN
A
cocaine ketamine narcotic withdrawal excessive alcohol tobacco
3
Q
target BPs
A
60:
4
Q
CKD and HTN, use what med
A
ACEi or ARB
5
Q
what lifestyle modification decreases HTN most
A
weight loss
6
Q
HCTZ doses about ___ are not considered helpful
A
25 mg
7
Q
avoid beta blockers in pts with
A
asthma
3rd degree heart block
8
Q
labs to monitor if on ACEi
A
Na
K
Cr
9
Q
HTN meds to avoid in pregnant
A
ACEi
ARBs
10
Q
CCB ADR
A
leg edema
11
Q
aldosterone antagonist, avoid in pts with
A
K > 5
12
Q
when to refer HTN to specialist
A
when not controlled under 3 meds and includes a diuretic
13
Q
avoid what meds in black pts
A
ACEi
