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Published	05/12/2024	What contributes to an elevated BP (formula wise)
Published	05/12/2024	What contributes to stroke volume
Published	05/12/2024	what is the formula for cardiac output
Published	05/12/2024	What are the 3 major players in systemic vascular reistance
Published	05/12/2024	Renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system (RAAS)
Published	05/12/2024	What are the effects of RAAS
Published	05/12/2024	Effects of aldosterone
Published	05/12/2024	Effects of ADH
Published	05/12/2024	What does ACEi prevent (mechanism of action)?
Published	05/12/2024	What is the most common reason for office visits and the use of chronic prescription medications?
Published	05/12/2024	TRUE or FALSE: HTN is a modifiable risk factor for heart disease and stroke, which are both leading causes of death in the U.S.
Published	05/12/2024	The main reason to treat HTN is to prevent
Published	05/12/2024	What is the #1 killer in the U.S.?
Published	05/12/2024	Types of ASCVD
Published	05/12/2024	what does atherosclerosis leads to damage of?
Published	05/12/2024	what is primary prevention in ASCVD?
Published	05/12/2024	if a patient has ASCVD what can they do to prevent secondary conditions/complications?
Published	05/12/2024	Primary HTN diagnostic criteria
Published	05/12/2024	What can contribute to inaccurate BP readings?
Published	05/12/2024	TRUE or FALSE: in order to get the most accurate BP reading, readings should be compared in both arms
Published	05/12/2024	What is a way to r/o white coat HTN
Published	05/12/2024	HTN diagnosis can be made without 2-reading, 2 visit rule if:
Published	05/12/2024	Examples of end-organ damage in hypertension
Published	05/12/2024	What are the blood pressure values for normal classification according to ACC/AHA?
Published	05/12/2024	What are the blood pressure values for elevated classification according to ACC/AHA?
Published	05/12/2024	What are the blood pressure values for stage 1 hypertension classification according to ACC/AHA?
Published	05/12/2024	What are the blood pressure values for stage 2 hypertension classification according to ACC/AHA?
Published	05/12/2024	What are the blood pressure values for hypertension crisis classification according to ACC/AHA?
Published	05/12/2024	Modifiable HTN risk fators
Published	05/12/2024	Non-modifiable HTN risk factors
Published	05/12/2024	What are common drugs that can cause/worsen HTN
Published	05/12/2024	What percentage of HTN cases are primary (essential)
Published	05/12/2024	Secondary HTNwhat is secondary HTN? when should we consider it?
Published	05/12/2024	ACC/AHA target/goal BP
Published	05/12/2024	TRUE or FALSE: physical exam is usually normal in a patient with HTN
Published	05/12/2024	what are the ASCVD complications/manfestations that might be seen on exam?
Published	05/12/2024	what is the signs of secondary HTN disease?
Published	05/12/2024	Annual dilated fundoscopic exams are recommended for patients with...
Published	05/12/2024	Papilledemawhat is this considered a sign of (in ASCVD)?
Published	05/12/2024	what are the retinal signs of chronic HTN? how long does a pt. need to have HTN to have this?
Published	05/12/2024	Once primary HTN is diagnosed we are ordering additional diagnostic studies with what two goals in mind? aka HTN work up
Published	05/12/2024	Framingham score
Published	05/12/2024	10-year risk for ASCVD categories (low, borderline, intermediate, high risk %)
Published	05/12/2024	Initial lab work up (standard of care) for new diagnosed HTN to assess for cardiac risk factors and signs of end-organ damagebasicially what dx tools …
Published	05/12/2024	When is further evaluation indicated to see if patient has secondary HTN?
Published	05/12/2024	clin lab reminder: what is on a BMP?
Published	05/12/2024	ACC/AHA HTN Guidelines: normal BP tx
Published	05/12/2024	ACC/AHA HTN Guidelines: What are the recommendations for treating elevated blood pressure?
Published	05/12/2024	ACC/AHA HTN Guidelines: What is the treatment approach for Stage 2 hypertension?
Published	05/12/2024	ACC/AHA HTN Guidelines: What is the treatment approach for Stage 1 hypertension?
Published	05/12/2024	HTN Lifestyle modifications
Published	05/12/2024	Primary HTN agents for general population
Published	05/12/2024	1st line primary HTN agents during pregnancy
Published	05/12/2024	Which of the following medications is most appropriate for the following patient: A 50-year-old man comes to clinic for follow-up on elevated blood pr…
Published	05/12/2024	what is a common ADR of Calcium channel blockers (amlodipine)?
Published	05/12/2024	ACEi inhibitors ADR monitoring
Published	05/12/2024	For a patient newly diagnosed with primary HTN, what diagnostic studies should you order?
Published	05/12/2024	TRUE or FALSE: There are specific drugs recommended for patients with HTN and other comorbidities
Published	05/12/2024	Hypertensive urgency
Published	05/12/2024	what is the most common cause of hypertensive urgency?
Published	05/12/2024	How to treat hypertensive urgency? (fast or slow? ER or no?)
Published	05/12/2024	Signs of organ damage (red flags) aka if they had these would = HNT emergency
Published	05/12/2024	Hypertensive emergency
Published	05/12/2024	How to treat hypertensive emergency
Published	05/12/2024	what are the ED work up possibilities for hypertensive emergency?
Published	05/12/2024	when are some exceptions to hypertensive emergency tx where we would want to lower BP quickly?
Published	05/12/2024	What is the next step in management for the following patient: A 55-year-old woman with a PMH of HTN and HLD comes to urgent care for evaluation of sh…
Published	05/12/2024	What is the next step in management for the following patient: A 55-year-old woman with no chronic medical conditions comes to urgent care for evaluat…
Published	05/12/2024	Secondary HTN indicationsDON"T memorize! just look over and be aware
Published	05/12/2024	Which of the following is the most appropriate management of this patient?A 38-year-old man comes to clinic for routine annual wellness. Medical histo…
Published	05/12/2024	if a patient that you have been managing with medications is presenting in HTN urgency, what do we need to figure out from there?
Published	05/12/2024	Secondary HTN is often due to issues in which two organs?
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