HTN

Question 1

1st line Tx

Answer 1

Low Na+ diet
Limit EtOH
Wt loss
Exercise
Stop smoking
Stress management

Question 2

HTN medications

Answer 2

ACEI: Enalapril, Lisiinopril, Benzapril
ARB: Losartan, Valsartan
Thiazide: HCTZ, Chlorthalidone, Ethancrynic acid
CCB: Amlodipine, Nifedipine, Nicardipine
BB: Metoprolol, Carvedilol, Bisoprolol

Question 3

HTN complications

Answer 3

CAD, MI, LVH
Dissection, aneurysm
Stroke 
renal stenosis 
retinopathy

Question 4

PE for HTN

Answer 4

Fundoscopy
bruits (renal, carotid)
Auscultation
UA