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Therapeutics of HTN pt. 1 Flashcards

1
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what is essential htn

A

elevated arterial blood pressure with an unknown etiology

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what is secondary htn

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elevated arterial blood pressure due to concurrent medical conditions or medications

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what is isolated systolic htn

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systolic BP values are elevated and diastolic BP values are not

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what is resistant htn

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failure to attain BP goal while adherent to a regimen that includes at least 3 agents at max dose (including a diuretic) or when 4 or more agents are needed

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what is orthostatic hypotension

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a systolic BP decrease of >20 mmHg, a diastolic BP decrease of >10 mmHg within three minutes of positional change, and/or increase in HR >20 bpm

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what are essential htn pathophysiology

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humoral abnormalities
neuronal mechanisms
vascular endothelial mechanisms
peripheral autoregulation defects
electrolyte disturbances

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what are the modifiable htn risk factors

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high sodium intake
obesity
low potassium intake
excess alcohol intake

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what are the non-modifiable htn risk factors

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age
ethnicity
genetic predisposition
gender

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what can cause secondary htn

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CKD
renovascular disease
primary aldosteronism
OSA
drug-induced
food/substances
pheochromocytoma
cushing’s syndrome/chronic steroid use
thyroid or parathyroid disease
aortic coarctation

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what substances can increase BP

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illicit drugs
caffeine
nicotine
decongestants
amphetamines
antidepressants
atypical antipsychotics
immunosuppressants
OCs
NSAIDs
systemic steroids
oncology agents

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what is the in office BP measurement

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two readings, 5 minutes apart, and sitting in a chair. take measurement in opposite arm to confirm reading

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what is ambulatory BP monitoring indicated for

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indicated for white coat, masked htn, nighttime BP dipping

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what is home BP monitoring indicated for

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indicated for evaluation of white coat, masked htn, and response to therapy

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what is normotensive BP pattern

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no htn in healthcare setting
no htn in home/AMB setting

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what is sustained htn BP pattern

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htn in healthcare setting
htn in home/AMB setting

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what is masked htn pattern

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no htn in healthcare setting
htn in home/AMB setting

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what is white coat htn pattern

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htn in healthcare setting
no htn in home/AMB setting

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what are the pros of HBPM and ABPM

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confirm diagnosis
aide in med titration
identify white coat and masked htn
better predictor of long term cv outcomes

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what are the cons of HBPM and ABPM considerations

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user error
equipment cost
will insurance cover?

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what is normal BP

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<120 AND <80

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what is elevated BP

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120-129 AND <80

22
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what is htn stage 1

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130-139 OR 80-89

23
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what is htn stage 2

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> =140 OR >=90

24
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what is the ACC/AHA recommendation for normal BP

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healthy lifestyle changes
reassess in 1 year

25
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what is the ACC/AHA recommendation for elevated BP

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non-pharm tx
reassess in 3-6 months

26
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what is the ACC/AHA recommendation for htn stage 1

27
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what is the ACC/AHA recommendation for htn stage 2

28
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how often should pts at BP goal follow up

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q3-6 months

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what is the BP threshold for tx initiation for clinical CVD or 10yr ASCVD risk >= 10%

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> = 130/80

30
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what is the BP threshold for tx initiation for no clinical CVD or 10yr ASCVD risk <10%

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what is the BP threshold for tx initiation for older persons (>=65yo)

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systolic BP >=130

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what is the BP threshold for tx initiation for pt with stable ischemic heart disease

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> = 130/80

33
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what is the BP threshold for tx initiation for pt with secondary stroke prevention

34
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what are the goals of htn tx

A

decrease morbidity/mortality by:
reaching BP targets
select agent with proven CV benefit

35
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what is the ACC/AHA and ADA BP goal

36
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what is the ACC/AHA BP goal for elderly

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what is the KDIGO BP goal

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SBP <120 for adults with elevated BP and CKD, if tolerated

38
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what is SPRINT trial’s subject population

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pts without diabetes or prior stroke

39
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what is SPRINT trial’s outcome

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reduced death in intensive group
average of 2.8 meds needed to achieve systolic <120
increased risk of hypotension, electrolyte imbalances, AKI

40
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what is ACCORD trial’s subject population

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pts with T2DM, age 40-79, CVD or multiple CVD risk factors

41
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what is ACCORD trial’s outcome

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reduced risk of stroke by 41%
increased risk of AEs

42
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what is weight loss impact on SBP

43
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what is DASH diet impact on SBP

44
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what is decreased sodium intake impact on SBP

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-5 to 6 mmHg

45
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what is enhanced potassium intake impact on SBP

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-4 to 5 mmHg

46
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what is physical activity impact on SBP

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-4 to 8 mmHg

47
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what is moderate alcohol intake impact on SBP

48
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what does the DASH diet recommend

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veggies and fruits
whole grains
fat free or low fat dairy products
fish, poultry, beans
nuts, vegetable oil
foods rich in K, Ca, Mg, fiber, protein, low Na

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what foods do DASH diet restrict

A

foods high in sat fats
sweets
sugar sweetened beverages

50
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what are htn pharm tx

A

ACEi
ARBs
CCB
direct renin inhibitors
Beta blockers
diuretics
alpha 1 blockers
central alpha 2 agonists
vasodilators

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