Hypertension

Question 1

Define hypertension. (1)

Answer 1

High BP
CO x PR = BP

Question 2

What are the risk factors of hypertension? (11)

Answer 2

MI
HF
Stroke
CKD
PVD
Age
Male
Previous symptomatic CVD
Renal impairment
High BP, Lipids
Smoking

Question 3

What are the complications of HPT? (3)

Question 4

What are the vascular causes of HPT? (2)

Question 5

What are the endocrine causes of HPT? (4)

Question 6

What are the other causes of HPT? (2)

Question 7

What are the key points of measuring BP? (5)

Question 8

State the steps of managing patients with a CBPM of 140/90mmHg or more. (2)

Question 9

What should be offered to patients with a CBPM of 140/90mmHg-180/120mmHg. (2)

Question 10

What should be offered to patients who is unsuitable for ABPM? (1)

Question 11

What is considered a confirmed diagnosis of HPT? (2)

Question 12

What steps is considered if HPT isn’t diagnosed? (2)

Question 13

Provide an overview of diagnosing patients with HPT.

Question 14

Explain the process of assessing CVD and target organ damage in HPT. (4)

Question 15

What lifestyle advice is given to patients with HPT? (6)

Question 16

Explain the steps when a person has severe HPT? (7)

Question 17

Define an established CVD. (1)

Question 18

Outline the treatment regimen for HPT. (3)

Question 19

What is the BP target for CKD? (1)

Question 20

What is the BP target with CKD and diabetes + ACR >= 70mg/mmol (1)

Question 21

What are the BP targets for T1DM? (2)

Question 22

State the process of choosing an anti hypertensive drug. (4)

Question 23

Explain the follow up process when starting drug therapy in HPT. (1)

Question 24

Explain the follow up process when starting a thiazide like diuretic in HPT. (1)

Question 25

Explain the follow up process when starting an ACEi or an AAIRA therapy in HPT. (1)

Question 26

Explain the follow up process when starting a CCB in HPT. (1)

Question 27

When would you consider a same day referral for a px with HPT? (8)

Question 28

What are the common signs of phaeochromocytoma? (6)

Question 29

What is the C/A/HBPM targets for <80 years? (2)

Question 30

What is the C/A/HBPM targets for >= 80 years? (2)