Pathophysiology and Pharmacotherapy of Hypertension 2 Flashcards

1
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When is a person diagnosed with hypertenstion

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2-3 properly measured blood pressure reading that are over 130/80 mmHg

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2
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T/F: Blood pressure greater than or equal to 130/80 daytime (awake) is considered hypertension

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True

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3
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T/F: Home blood pressure monitoring is considered the gold standard over ambulatory blood pressure monitoring

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False: Worn device taken every 15 to 20 mins during the day and every 30 to 60 mins during sleep for 24-48 hours ambulatory blood pressure monitoring is considered gold standard

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4
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What is white coat hypertension, when is it clinically significant

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Elevated office blood pressure but normal readings outside with either Ambulatory or home blood pressure monitoring, when SBPs and DBPs are higher than 20/10 mmHg compared to at home or Ambulatory

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5
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What is masked hypertension

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Normal BP in office but Ambulatory and Home Blood pressure monitoring (ABPM/HBPM) are consistently above normal

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6
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When a patient has normal blood pressure what is the best option for them, when should they be reassessed

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Promote healthy lifestyle habits, reassess in one year

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When a patient has elevated BP what is the best option for them, when should they be reassessed

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Lifestyle habit changes, reassess in 3 to 6 months

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8
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When a patient has stage 1 Hypertension Blood pressure levels when would they be advised lifestyle changes and BP medication

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If the Patient has a clinical ASCVD risk or estimated CVD risk greater than 10%

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T/F: When a patient has stage 2 Hypertension Blood pressure levels they are given lifestyle changes and BP medication and are reassessed every 3 to 6 months

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False: When a patient has stage 2 Hypertension Blood pressure levels they are given lifestyle changes and BP medication and are reassessed every month until their goal is met, then they are reassessed every 3 to 6 months

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T/F: It is important to individualize therapy to determine a BP goal for each individual patient due to intolerable adverse effects

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True

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11
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What are the best proven nonpharmacological interventions for the prevention/treatment of hypertension

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weight loss, Dash and Mediterranean diet, Decrease Na intake, increase exercise, decrease alcohol intake if excessive

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12
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What medication classes target the kidney to lower BP

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Thiazides, ACEI, ARB, Aldosterone Antagonist, Renin Antagonist

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13
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What medication classes target the heart to lower BP

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Beta Blockers, Non-DHP Caclium Channel Blockers

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14
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What medication classes and medications target the vasculature to lower BP

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DHP Calcium Channel Blockers, Alpha Blockers, Nitrates, Minoxidil, Hydralazine

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15
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Which medications work on the central nervous system to lower BP

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Clonidine and Methyldopa

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16
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What is the MOA of thiazide diuretics, what adverse reactions can they cause

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Blockade of Sodium reabsorption at the distal tubule causing initial volume loss in the 1st week mostly/ electrolyte abnormalities, gout , dehydration, glucose intolerance

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17
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T/F: Thiazide diuretics can be given no matter the co-morbid condition

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False: Thiazides can cause more harm and have reduced efficacy with co-morbid renal disease

18
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T/F:Hydrochlorothiazide is the preferred thiazide for lowering BP

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False: Low-dose chlorthalidone is the preferred thiazide

19
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What is the MOA of ACE inhibitors, what adverse reactions can they cause

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Block conversion of Angiotensin 1 to Angiotensin 2, reduce metabolism of bradykinin/ Hyperkalemia, cough, angioedema

20
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What is the MOA of Angiostensin Receptor blocker, what adverse reactions can they cause

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block the actions of angiotensin 2/ Hyperkalemia

21
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What is the MOA of DHP Calcium Channel Blockers, what adverse reactions can they cause

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Vasodialation of vascular smooth muscle via calcium antagonism/ Headache, light headness, flushing, dose dependent peripheral edema

22
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What are ways to combat dose dependent peripheral edema cause by DHP Calcium Channel blockers

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Decrease the dose, Switch to another agent, and/or add RAAS-blocking agent (ACE/ARB)

23
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What is the MOA of non-DHP Calcium Channel Blockers, what are the adverse reactions they can cause

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Reduction of cardiac output via decreases in heart rate via inhibition of calcium ions entering voltage sensitive areas of mycoardium during depolarization/bradycardia, heart failure exacerbation

24
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Whait is the MOA of Beta-Blockers, what are the adverse reactions they can cause

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Blockade of B1-receptors redcues cardiac output via reductions in both HR and stroke volume/ bradycardia, lethargy, sexual dysfunction

25
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What are the first line medications for hypertension

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Thiazides, ACEI, ARBS, DHP-Calcium Channel Blockers

26
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What are the 2nd line medications for hypertension

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Renin Inhibitors, Beta-blockers

27
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What are the only add-on therapy medications for hypertension

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Clonidine, Methyldopa, Hydralazine, Minoxidill

28
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What medications are thiazide/ thiazide-like diuretics

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Hydrochlorothiazide, chlorthalidone, indapamide, metolazone

29
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What medications are ACE inhibitors

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Lisinopril, enalapril, captopril, benazepril, ramipril

30
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What medications are angiotensin receptor blockers

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Lorsartan, valsartan, irbesartan, candersartan

31
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What medications are DHP-calcium channel blockers

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Amlodipine, Nifedipine, Felodipine, Nicardipine

32
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What medications are non DHP Calcium Channel Blockers

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Diltazem and Verapamil

33
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What are the B1-selective beta-blockers

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Atenolol, bisoprolol, metoprolol, nebivolol

34
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What are the nonselective beta-blockers

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Carvedilol, labetalol, propanolol

35
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What is the best beta-blocker to give if a patient has HFrEf

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carvedilol, metoprolol ER, Bisoprolol

36
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What is the best beta-blocker for asthma/ COPD

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Atenolol or metoprolol

37
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What is the best beta-blocker for Type 2 DM

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Carvedilol, metoprolol

38
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What is the best beta-blocker for migraines

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Propanolol carvedilol

39
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What are the alpha blockers

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Doxazosin, terazosin, prazosin

40
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T/F: Alpha-blockers are used as 3rd or 4th line therapy

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False: The role was drastically limited after the ALLHAT trial and was seen as inferior to other drugs