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Hypertension 411
HTN
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Normal BP Classification | < 120/80 |
| Prehypertension Classification | 120-139/80-89 |
| Hypertension Stage 1 Classification | 140-159/90-99 |
| HTN Stage 2 Classification | > 160/100 |
| DOC for CHF, increase cholesterol | Thiazide Diuretics |
| Reduces BP, augments activity of antihypertensive drugs, decreases total CHD profile | Weight reduction |
| can cause resistance to drug therapy, limit intake | Alcohol consumption |
| Effective in lowering BP, enhances weight loss and overall health | Physical activity |
| Blacks and elderly more sensitive to changes | Dietary sodium |
| Caution in DM, hyperlipidemia, hyperuricemia, impotence | Diuretics |
| Reversible beta blockade | Beta Blockers w/ ISA |
| Not cardio protective | Beta Blockers w/ ISA |
| Caution in elderly, CHF, angina, impotence, asthma, blacks | Beta Blockers w/ ISA |
| Pindolol, Acebutolol, Carteolol, Penbutolol | Beta Blockers w/ ISA |
| Pindolol | Beta Blockers w/ ISA |
| Acebutolol | Beta Blockers w/ ISA |
| Carteolol | Beta Blockers w/ ISA |
| Penbutolol | Beta Blockers w/ ISA |
| Irreversible beta blockade | Beta Blockers no ISA |
| Increase cholesterol, reduce exercise tolerance | Beta Blockers no ISA |
| DOC for angina, migrane, heart disease | Beta Blockers no ISA |
| Hyperlipidemia, exercise, abrupt w/drawal | Beta Blockers no ISA |
| Sedation, dizziness, fatigue, depression, bradycardia | Beta Blockers no ISA |
| Oral hypoglycemics | Beta Blockers no ISA Interactions |
| Propranolol | Beta Blockers no ISA |
| Atenolol | Beta Blockers no ISA |
| Timolol | Beta Blockers no ISA |
| Nadolol | Beta Blockers no ISA |
| Bisoprolol | Beta Blockers no ISA |
| Metoprolol | Beta Blockers no ISA |
| Decrease cholesterol, reduce LVH | Alpha Blockers |
| Vasodilaters | Alpha Blockers |
| DOC for hyperlipidemia, benign prostatic hypertrophy | Alpha Blockers |
| Caution in elderly, first dose rxn | Alpha Blockers |
| Postural hypotension, nausea, dizziness, HA | Alpha Blockers |
| Prazosin, Terazosin, Doxazosin | Alpha Blockers |
| Captopril, Enalapril, Lisinopril | ACE Inhibitors |
| Losartan, Valsartan, Telmisartan | ARB blockers |
| Reduces LVH | ARB blockers/ACE Inhibitors/Calcium Channel Blockers |
| DOC for diabetes, CHF | ARB blockers/ACE Inhibitors |
| Cough, rash dizziness | ACE Inhibitors, ARB blockers ADRs |
| Relax Blood Vessels | Calcium Channel Blockers |
| DOC for Angina and Migrane | Calcium Channel Blockers |
| Caution in CHF | Calcium Channel Blockers |
| Dizziness, HA, constipation, peripheral edema, flushing | Calcium Channel Blockers |
| Nifedipine | Calcium Channel Blockers |
| Diltiazem | Calcium Channel Blockers |
| Verapamil | Calcium Channel Blockers |