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Hypertension Flashcards

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what are the two types of hypertension

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essential/primary
secondary

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describe the cause of primary HP

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there is no identifiable cause, it develops over time

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Describes secondary hyptensions cause

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caused by underlying conditions

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what is secondary hypertension linked to

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Obstructive sleep apnoea, Kidney
problems, Adrenal gland tumours, Thyroid problems, Certain defects you’re born with
(congenital) in blood vessels, medications such as birth control pills/ cold remedy/
decongestants/ over-the-counter pain relievers / some prescription drugs / Illegal
drugs such as cocaine and amphetamine

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what is elevated blood pressure

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Systolic = 120-129
Diastolic = <80

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what is high blood pressure

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Systolic = 130-139
Diastolic = 80-89

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what is hypertension’s blood pressure

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Systolic = 140<
Diastolic =90<

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what type of hypertension is most likely to arise in young adults

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Essential/primary

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what is used to measure the risk of hypertension, and what score is needed for intervention

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QRISK3, 10%+ score is needed

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hypertension can cause other conditions in the body (7)

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Heart failure, Myocardial ischaemia/infarction, stroke, aneurysm, Nephrosclerosis (renal failure), Retinopathy, Atherosclerosis (thrombus)

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what non-pharmaceutical treatments can be used to treat hypertension

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lifestyle changes
healthy eating, decrease salt, increase exercise, limiting alcohol, Non-smoking, reducing stroke/controlling BP, relaxation practise/slow breathing exercise.

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pharmaceutical treatment for hypertension

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Ca2+ channel blockers, ACE inhibitors, ARBs, Thiazide-like Diuretics, Beta blockers

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what aspect of the RAAS system causes hypertension

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Angiotensin II

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what enzyme converts angiotensin to angiotensin I

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Renin

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Angiotensin I is inactive, true or false

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true

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what enzymes causes Angiotensin I to Angiotensin II

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ACE - Angiotensin converting enzymes

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what are the 5 effects of Angiotensin II that causes hypertension

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1) stimulates adrenal cortex to relase aldosterone (promotes Na + water retension)
2) release of ADH from pituitary (water reabsorption)
3) stimulates thirst
4) causes vasoconstriction
5) Cardiac + vascular hypertrophy (more muscle mass which increases cardiac output)

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Give an example of a Ca2+ channel blocker which treats hypertension

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Amlodipine

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What is the mechanism of action for Ca2+ channel blockers

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inhibits influx of Ca2+
- on myocardial muscle, inhibits contractibility
- in the myocardial conducting system which inhibits formation +propagation of depolarisation
-on the vascular smooth muscle = vasodilation

20
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what are the adverse effects of amlodipine

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oedema, headaches/dizzy, flushing, pounding heartbeat, swollen ankles

21
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when is amlodipine prescribed

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  • used in older patients as they have constrictive arteries (55<)
  • people without type 2 diabetes
    -African/Afro-caribean
22
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What is Iosartan

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angiotensin receptor blockers

23
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how do ARBs work

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selective compettive blockers of angiotensin II at the AT1 receptor, similar effects to ACE inhibitors

24
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ARBs are used to treat hypertension if they are -

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-if they also have type 2 diabetes
- younger than 55
- not african/ afrocarribean

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adverse effects of ARBs
dizziness, headaches, nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, pain in joints
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If a patients is - then they cannot be prescribed ARBs
pregnant or have hyperkalemia
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what type of diuretics is used for hypertension, and name an example of these
Thiazide-like Indapamide
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what is the mechanism of indapamide
- inhibits Na+ and Cl- reabsorption from the distal convoluted tubules by blocking the Na+/Cl- symporters - at lower doses vasodilation is more prominent than diuresis
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when are thiazide-like diuretics prescribed
2nd/3rd step for treatment
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what are Indapamide's adverse effects
severe fluid and electrolyte imbalance -hyponatremia (decrease Na+) -hypokalaemia (decrease K+) -hypocholeremic alkalosis
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when are thiazide-like diuretics not appropriate
- patients that suffers from kidney problems - elderly with a risk of falling
32
what type of drugs is used to treat hypertension in patients with resistant hypertension
K+ sparing diruetics (weak) - Spironolactone
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what is spironolactone's mechanism of action
- its a steroid pro-drug, blocks aldosterone which induced production of soldium transport protien in the DCT which causes Na+ and H20 loss - K+ retention
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what are spironolactone adverse effects
hyperkalaemia, GI disturbance, Oestrogenic side effects, gynecomastia, menstrual disturbance, reduced libido, testicular atrophy
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what are Spironolactone contraindications
Addisons, anuria, hyperkalaemia, caution for elderly
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what is an example of an ACE inhibitor
lisinopril
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how does lisinopril work
inhibits the angiotensin converting enzyme in the RAAS system - reduce thirst, stops ADH and inhibits vasoconstriction -stops release aldosterone and stops hypertrophy - boost brandykinin levels = vasodilation by different mechanims - inhibits kininase II
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adverse effects of lisinopril,
low BP dizziness /headache dry cough
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when is lisinopril prescribed
- patients with type 2 diabetes - <55 -not african/afrocarribean
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when is lisinopril not prescribed
- patients with hyperkalaemia - have a history of angioedema - allergic to ACE inhibitors - recently took heart medication
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what is the last resort to treat hypertension and give an example
beta-blocker bisoprolol
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what is the mechanism of beta blockers
noradrenaline in cardiac tissue is decreased - decreases cardiac output (negative inotrope effect) = decrease BP - swich off one of the mechanism of the RAAS pathway - inhibits adrenergic B1 receptors - inhibits release of renin - slows firing of SAN/AVnode which decrease HR
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beta blocker's adverse effects
cold fingers/toes (peripheries), erectile dysfunction, tired, dizzy, lightheadedness, sleeping problems
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indications for beta blockers
- may be considered for young people - intolerence/contraindication to ACEi or ARBs - women of child bearing potential - evidence of increase sympathetic drive
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describe atherosclerosis
development of of fatty acid and cholesterol in the wall of the arteries as part of the inflammatory response -arteries are narrowed due to plaque build up - high BP can damage artery's wall

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