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Flashcards in Hypertension Deck (8)
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1
Q

First line for white <55?

A

ACEi or ARB

2
Q

Second line for white <55?

A

add CCB or Diuretic (thiazide)

3
Q

Third Line for any patients with persistent hypertension?

A

ACEi or ARB + CCB + Diuretic (thiazide)

4
Q

What are possible fourth line options for any patients with persistent hypertension?

A

+ Spironolactone (if potassium below 4.5)

+ alpha/beta blocker (if potassium above 4.5)

5
Q

First line for non-white or 55+?

A

CCB

6
Q

Second line for non-white or 55+?

A

+ ACEi or ARB or thiazide diuretic

7
Q

What is the target BP?

A
  • Below 80 years old = 140/90
  • above 80 = 150/90
  • 5/5 lower if using ambulatory BP
8
Q

Which categories of people should standing and sitting BP be measured?

A
  • T2 diabetes
  • symptoms postural hypotension
  • 80+