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A-63. What are the two main edocrine related causes of HTN?
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Cushings and Conn's syndrome - suspect if HTN has hyperkalemia due to excess aldosterone
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A-63. What is a HTN emergency, S/S, Tx?
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HTN with evidence of end organ damage
S/S: ment. status change, papilledema, chest pain, evidence of CHF Tx: Nitroprusside but DO NOT drop BP too fast or pt will stoke |
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A-63. First line drugs for HTN with no comorbs and first for pt with diabetes?
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No comorbs: Diuretics and B-blockers
Diabetes: ACE inhibitors |
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A-63. B-blockers are contraindicated in ________ and why?
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COPD - associated bronchospasm
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