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What is the primary reason for taking hypertension medication even if the patient does not feel any symptoms?
What is the primary reason for taking hypertension medication even if the patient does not feel any symptoms?
- To prevent complications associated with hypertension (correct)
- To immediately lower blood pressure
- To improve overall well-being
- To alleviate symptoms of hypertension
Which class of anti-hypertensive agents acts by directly dilating blood vessels?
Which class of anti-hypertensive agents acts by directly dilating blood vessels?
- RAA inhibitors
- Diuretics
- Direct vasodilators (correct)
- Sympathoplegic drugs
What is the main therapeutic objective in treating hypertension?
What is the main therapeutic objective in treating hypertension?
- To reduce the risk of cardiovascular complications (correct)
- To immediately lower blood pressure
- To eliminate all symptoms of hypertension
- To normalize all physiological parameters
What is the mechanism of action of ACE inhibitors?
What is the mechanism of action of ACE inhibitors?
Which side effect is commonly associated with direct vasodilators like Hydralazine and Minoxidil?
Which side effect is commonly associated with direct vasodilators like Hydralazine and Minoxidil?
Which drug is an example of a direct renin inhibitor?
Which drug is an example of a direct renin inhibitor?
What is the mechanism of action of ARBs (Angiotensin II Receptor Blockers)?
What is the mechanism of action of ARBs (Angiotensin II Receptor Blockers)?
Which condition is a contraindication for the use of spironolactone?
Which condition is a contraindication for the use of spironolactone?
True or False: Dihydropyridines cause vasoconstriction.
True or False: Dihydropyridines cause vasoconstriction.
True or False: ACE inhibitors and ARBs are more effective in reducing proteinuria than other antihypertensive agents.
True or False: ACE inhibitors and ARBs are more effective in reducing proteinuria than other antihypertensive agents.
Which side effect is specifically associated with ACE inhibitors and ARBs?
Which side effect is specifically associated with ACE inhibitors and ARBs?
What is the mechanism of action of spironolactone?
What is the mechanism of action of spironolactone?
Which condition is a contraindication for the use of Aliskiren?
Which condition is a contraindication for the use of Aliskiren?
What is the usual dose for Captopril?
What is the usual dose for Captopril?
How is hypertension diagnosed?
How is hypertension diagnosed?
What blood pressure measurements constitute hypertension according to ISH guidelines?
What blood pressure measurements constitute hypertension according to ISH guidelines?
How many office visits are typically required to confirm the diagnosis of hypertension?
How many office visits are typically required to confirm the diagnosis of hypertension?
What does masked hypertension refer to?
What does masked hypertension refer to?
What is the correlation between increase in office BP and cardiovascular events?
What is the correlation between increase in office BP and cardiovascular events?
How do international guidelines compare in relation to hypertension?
How do international guidelines compare in relation to hypertension?
What percentage of patients have specific causes of hypertension established?
What percentage of patients have specific causes of hypertension established?
What does high-normal BP serve as?
What does high-normal BP serve as?
What is the effect of effective pharmacological lowering of BP?
What is the effect of effective pharmacological lowering of BP?
Where does hypertension cause damage to blood vessels?
Where does hypertension cause damage to blood vessels?
What is the classification of hypertension based on?
What is the classification of hypertension based on?
What is the risk associated with masked hypertension?
What is the risk associated with masked hypertension?
Which type of medication can increase blood pressure and blunt the effect of antihypertensives?
Which type of medication can increase blood pressure and blunt the effect of antihypertensives?
Which class of drugs are sympathoplegic and decrease sympathetic influence on the heart by blocking β receptors?
Which class of drugs are sympathoplegic and decrease sympathetic influence on the heart by blocking β receptors?
Which medication is a centrally-acting α2 agonist that acts on the α-receptors in the brainstem to decrease blood pressure?
Which medication is a centrally-acting α2 agonist that acts on the α-receptors in the brainstem to decrease blood pressure?
Which class of drugs includes α1-blockers, calcium channel blockers, and other vasodilators for severe hypertension?
Which class of drugs includes α1-blockers, calcium channel blockers, and other vasodilators for severe hypertension?
What is a major side effect of β-blockers?
What is a major side effect of β-blockers?
Which side effect is associated with centrally-acting α2 agonists like clonidine and methyldopa?
Which side effect is associated with centrally-acting α2 agonists like clonidine and methyldopa?
Which type of drugs are vasoconstrictors and directly negate the effects of antihypertensives?
Which type of drugs are vasoconstrictors and directly negate the effects of antihypertensives?
Which class of drugs are known to negate the effects of antihypertensives, except for aspirin?
Which class of drugs are known to negate the effects of antihypertensives, except for aspirin?
Which type of drugs are recommended to be combined from different classes for hypertension treatment?
Which type of drugs are recommended to be combined from different classes for hypertension treatment?
Which class of drugs are considered as direct vasodilators for severe hypertension?
Which class of drugs are considered as direct vasodilators for severe hypertension?
Which type of drugs are sympathoplegic and decrease sympathetic influence on the heart by blocking β receptors?
Which type of drugs are sympathoplegic and decrease sympathetic influence on the heart by blocking β receptors?
What is White Coat Hypertension?
What is White Coat Hypertension?
What is the primary purpose of confirming hypertension diagnosis with repeated blood pressure measurements?
What is the primary purpose of confirming hypertension diagnosis with repeated blood pressure measurements?
What factors affect blood pressure?
What factors affect blood pressure?
What is the effect of vasoconstriction on peripheral vascular resistance and blood pressure?
What is the effect of vasoconstriction on peripheral vascular resistance and blood pressure?
What is the role of the kidney in regulating intravascular fluid volume?
What is the role of the kidney in regulating intravascular fluid volume?
Which antihypertensive agent acts by increasing venous return?
Which antihypertensive agent acts by increasing venous return?
What is the primary effect of vasodilators on peripheral vascular resistance?
What is the primary effect of vasodilators on peripheral vascular resistance?
Which classification of antihypertensive agents includes diuretics and sympathoplegic agents?
Which classification of antihypertensive agents includes diuretics and sympathoplegic agents?
Why should drugs with the same mechanisms of action not be combined in hypertension treatment?
Why should drugs with the same mechanisms of action not be combined in hypertension treatment?
What is the primary risk factor for not prescribing drug treatment for hypertension?
What is the primary risk factor for not prescribing drug treatment for hypertension?
What is the primary therapeutic target in treating hypertension?
What is the primary therapeutic target in treating hypertension?
What is the primary effect of increasing venous return on blood pressure?
What is the primary effect of increasing venous return on blood pressure?
What is the primary reason for taking hypertension medication even if the patient does not feel any symptoms?
What is the primary reason for taking hypertension medication even if the patient does not feel any symptoms?
Which class of anti-hypertensive agents acts by directly dilating blood vessels?
Which class of anti-hypertensive agents acts by directly dilating blood vessels?
What is the main therapeutic objective in treating hypertension?
What is the main therapeutic objective in treating hypertension?
Which factor affects blood pressure by increasing peripheral vascular resistance?
Which factor affects blood pressure by increasing peripheral vascular resistance?
Which system regulates intravascular fluid volume and can increase blood pressure?
Which system regulates intravascular fluid volume and can increase blood pressure?
Which drug classification should not be combined in hypertension treatment due to compounded side effects?
Which drug classification should not be combined in hypertension treatment due to compounded side effects?
What is the primary effect of increasing venous return on blood pressure?
What is the primary effect of increasing venous return on blood pressure?
Which antihypertensive agent acts by decreasing sympathetic influence on the heart by blocking β receptors?
Which antihypertensive agent acts by decreasing sympathetic influence on the heart by blocking β receptors?
What is the primary reason for not prescribing drug treatment if a patient's total cardiovascular risk is low and there is no hypertension-mediated organ damage?
What is the primary reason for not prescribing drug treatment if a patient's total cardiovascular risk is low and there is no hypertension-mediated organ damage?
What type of hypertension is characterized by elevated blood pressure during doctor’s visits but not in other settings?
What type of hypertension is characterized by elevated blood pressure during doctor’s visits but not in other settings?
What is the effect of vasoconstriction on peripheral vascular resistance and blood pressure?
What is the effect of vasoconstriction on peripheral vascular resistance and blood pressure?
What is the primary therapeutic target in treating hypertension?
What is the primary therapeutic target in treating hypertension?
Which class of drugs are used as antihypertensive agents with different mechanisms of action?
Which class of drugs are used as antihypertensive agents with different mechanisms of action?
What is the effect of decreasing venous return on cardiac output and blood pressure?
What is the effect of decreasing venous return on cardiac output and blood pressure?
What is the classification of hypertension based on according to the ISH?
What is the classification of hypertension based on according to the ISH?
Which class of drugs are vasoconstrictors and directly negate the effects of antihypertensives?
Which class of drugs are vasoconstrictors and directly negate the effects of antihypertensives?
What is a major side effect of centrally-acting α2 agonists like clonidine and methyldopa?
What is a major side effect of centrally-acting α2 agonists like clonidine and methyldopa?
What is the mechanism of action of calcium channel blockers?
What is the mechanism of action of calcium channel blockers?
What is the primary therapeutic target in treating hypertension?
What is the primary therapeutic target in treating hypertension?
What is the primary risk factor for not prescribing drug treatment for hypertension?
What is the primary risk factor for not prescribing drug treatment for hypertension?
What is the classification of hypertension based on?
What is the classification of hypertension based on?
What is the correlation between increase in office BP and cardiovascular events?
What is the correlation between increase in office BP and cardiovascular events?
What is the primary effect of vasoconstriction on peripheral vascular resistance and blood pressure?
What is the primary effect of vasoconstriction on peripheral vascular resistance and blood pressure?
What is the primary reason for taking hypertension medication even if the patient does not feel any symptoms?
What is the primary reason for taking hypertension medication even if the patient does not feel any symptoms?
What does high-normal BP serve as?
What does high-normal BP serve as?
What is the role of the kidney in regulating intravascular fluid volume?
What is the role of the kidney in regulating intravascular fluid volume?
What is the effect of effective pharmacological lowering of BP?
What is the effect of effective pharmacological lowering of BP?
Which of the following drugs is a direct renin inhibitor?
Which of the following drugs is a direct renin inhibitor?
True or False: Dihydropyridines cause vasoconstriction.
True or False: Dihydropyridines cause vasoconstriction.
True or False: Propranolol, metoprolol, and atenolol are cardio-selective beta blockers.
True or False: Propranolol, metoprolol, and atenolol are cardio-selective beta blockers.
Which of the following drugs is a non-dihydropyridine calcium channel blocker?
Which of the following drugs is a non-dihydropyridine calcium channel blocker?
Which of the following side effects is associated with direct vasodilators like Hydralazine and Minoxidil?
Which of the following side effects is associated with direct vasodilators like Hydralazine and Minoxidil?
What is the mechanism of action of ACE inhibitors?
What is the mechanism of action of ACE inhibitors?
Which of the following is a contraindication for the use of spironolactone?
Which of the following is a contraindication for the use of spironolactone?
What is the primary effect of vasodilators on peripheral vascular resistance?
What is the primary effect of vasodilators on peripheral vascular resistance?
What is the usual dose for Captopril?
What is the usual dose for Captopril?
What is an example of a drug that is a direct renin inhibitor?
What is an example of a drug that is a direct renin inhibitor?
Which class of drugs are known to negate the effects of antihypertensives, except for aspirin?
Which class of drugs are known to negate the effects of antihypertensives, except for aspirin?
What is the primary therapeutic target in treating hypertension?
What is the primary therapeutic target in treating hypertension?
What blood pressure measurements constitute hypertension according to ISH guidelines?
What blood pressure measurements constitute hypertension according to ISH guidelines?
What is the primary effect of effective pharmacological lowering of BP?
What is the primary effect of effective pharmacological lowering of BP?
What is the correlation between increase in office BP and cardiovascular events?
What is the correlation between increase in office BP and cardiovascular events?
Which type of hypertension requires confirmation with repeated measurements and carries similar CV event risk as sustained hypertension?
Which type of hypertension requires confirmation with repeated measurements and carries similar CV event risk as sustained hypertension?
What serves as a warning sign for potential hypertension?
What serves as a warning sign for potential hypertension?
What is the primary therapeutic objective in treating hypertension?
What is the primary therapeutic objective in treating hypertension?
What is the primary reason for taking hypertension medication even if the patient does not feel any symptoms?
What is the primary reason for taking hypertension medication even if the patient does not feel any symptoms?
Which system regulates intravascular fluid volume and can increase blood pressure?
Which system regulates intravascular fluid volume and can increase blood pressure?
What is the specific cause of hypertension in the majority of cases?
What is the specific cause of hypertension in the majority of cases?
What is the primary effect of vasoconstriction on peripheral vascular resistance and blood pressure?
What is the primary effect of vasoconstriction on peripheral vascular resistance and blood pressure?
Which guideline closely follows the European guideline compared to the American guideline?
Which guideline closely follows the European guideline compared to the American guideline?
What is the primary risk factor for not prescribing drug treatment for hypertension?
What is the primary risk factor for not prescribing drug treatment for hypertension?
Which of the following drugs are vasoconstrictors and directly negate the effects of antihypertensives?
Which of the following drugs are vasoconstrictors and directly negate the effects of antihypertensives?
Which of the following is a major side effect of β-blockers?
Which of the following is a major side effect of β-blockers?
Which class of drugs act on the α-receptors in the brainstem to decrease blood pressure?
Which class of drugs act on the α-receptors in the brainstem to decrease blood pressure?
Which type of drugs include α1-blockers, calcium channel blockers, and other vasodilators for severe hypertension?
Which type of drugs include α1-blockers, calcium channel blockers, and other vasodilators for severe hypertension?
What is the primary therapeutic target in treating hypertension?
What is the primary therapeutic target in treating hypertension?
Which of the following drugs is a direct renin inhibitor?
Which of the following drugs is a direct renin inhibitor?
What type of hypertension is characterized by elevated blood pressure during doctor’s visits but not in other settings?
What type of hypertension is characterized by elevated blood pressure during doctor’s visits but not in other settings?
What is the mechanism of action of calcium channel blockers?
What is the mechanism of action of calcium channel blockers?
What is the primary mechanism of action of ACE inhibitors and ARBs in treating hypertension?
What is the primary mechanism of action of ACE inhibitors and ARBs in treating hypertension?
Which of the following is a side effect specifically associated with direct vasodilators like Hydralazine and Minoxidil?
Which of the following is a side effect specifically associated with direct vasodilators like Hydralazine and Minoxidil?
Which class of anti-hypertensive agents acts by directly dilating blood vessels?
Which class of anti-hypertensive agents acts by directly dilating blood vessels?
What is the primary mechanism of action of calcium channel blockers (CCBs) like Amlodipine and Verapamil?
What is the primary mechanism of action of calcium channel blockers (CCBs) like Amlodipine and Verapamil?
Which factor affects blood pressure by increasing peripheral vascular resistance?
Which factor affects blood pressure by increasing peripheral vascular resistance?
What is the primary therapeutic target in treating hypertension?
What is the primary therapeutic target in treating hypertension?
Which drug classification should not be combined in hypertension treatment due to compounded side effects?
Which drug classification should not be combined in hypertension treatment due to compounded side effects?
What constitutes hypertension according to ISH guidelines?
What constitutes hypertension according to ISH guidelines?
What is the effect of vasoconstriction on peripheral vascular resistance and blood pressure?
What is the effect of vasoconstriction on peripheral vascular resistance and blood pressure?
How often is diagnosis of hypertension typically confirmed?
How often is diagnosis of hypertension typically confirmed?
What is the correlation between high-normal BP and potential hypertension?
What is the correlation between high-normal BP and potential hypertension?
What is the primary cause of hypertension in most cases?
What is the primary cause of hypertension in most cases?
What blood pressure measurements constitute hypertension according to ISH guidelines?
What blood pressure measurements constitute hypertension according to ISH guidelines?
How many office visits are typically required to confirm the diagnosis of hypertension?
How many office visits are typically required to confirm the diagnosis of hypertension?
Which class of drugs are sympathoplegic and decrease sympathetic influence on the heart by blocking $β$ receptors?
Which class of drugs are sympathoplegic and decrease sympathetic influence on the heart by blocking $β$ receptors?
What is the risk associated with masked hypertension?
What is the risk associated with masked hypertension?
What is the primary effect of effective pharmacological lowering of BP?
What is the primary effect of effective pharmacological lowering of BP?
What is the classification of hypertension based on?
What is the classification of hypertension based on?
What is the primary reason for taking hypertension medication even if the patient does not feel any symptoms?
What is the primary reason for taking hypertension medication even if the patient does not feel any symptoms?
What is the effect of vasoconstriction on peripheral vascular resistance and blood pressure?
What is the effect of vasoconstriction on peripheral vascular resistance and blood pressure?
What does high-normal BP serve as?
What does high-normal BP serve as?
What is the mechanism of action of ARBs (Angiotensin II Receptor Blockers)?
What is the mechanism of action of ARBs (Angiotensin II Receptor Blockers)?
Which type of drugs are vasoconstrictors and directly negate the effects of antihypertensives?
Which type of drugs are vasoconstrictors and directly negate the effects of antihypertensives?
What is the correlation between increase in office BP and cardiovascular events?
What is the correlation between increase in office BP and cardiovascular events?
Which of the following drugs is a direct vasodilator?
Which of the following drugs is a direct vasodilator?
What is the primary mechanism of action of diuretics in treating hypertension?
What is the primary mechanism of action of diuretics in treating hypertension?
Which of the following is a major side effect of angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors?
Which of the following is a major side effect of angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors?
What is the primary effect of sympathetic drugs in treating hypertension?
What is the primary effect of sympathetic drugs in treating hypertension?
Which of the following medications is a direct renin inhibitor?
Which of the following medications is a direct renin inhibitor?
What is the primary side effect associated with non-dihydropyridine calcium channel blockers?
What is the primary side effect associated with non-dihydropyridine calcium channel blockers?
Which of the following is a side effect of hydralazine and minoxidil?
Which of the following is a side effect of hydralazine and minoxidil?
True or False: ACE inhibitors and ARBs are equally effective in reducing proteinuria compared to other antihypertensive agents.
True or False: ACE inhibitors and ARBs are equally effective in reducing proteinuria compared to other antihypertensive agents.
What is the primary mechanism of action of diuretics in treating hypertension?
What is the primary mechanism of action of diuretics in treating hypertension?
What is the primary effect of increasing venous return on blood pressure?
What is the primary effect of increasing venous return on blood pressure?
Which of the following drug classes is considered a sympathoplegic agent for treating hypertension?
Which of the following drug classes is considered a sympathoplegic agent for treating hypertension?
What is the role of the Renin-Angiotensin-Aldosterone System (RAAS) in regulating intravascular fluid volume?
What is the role of the Renin-Angiotensin-Aldosterone System (RAAS) in regulating intravascular fluid volume?
Which drug classification is known to directly negate the effects of antihypertensives, except for aspirin?
Which drug classification is known to directly negate the effects of antihypertensives, except for aspirin?
Which class of drugs acts by increasing venous return?
Which class of drugs acts by increasing venous return?
Which drug is a centrally-acting $\alpha2$ agonist that acts on the $\alpha$-receptors in the brainstem to decrease blood pressure?
Which drug is a centrally-acting $\alpha2$ agonist that acts on the $\alpha$-receptors in the brainstem to decrease blood pressure?
Which drug classification includes both dihydropyridines and non-dihydropyridines that block calcium channels in arteriolar smooth muscles, leading to arterial vasodilation?
Which drug classification includes both dihydropyridines and non-dihydropyridines that block calcium channels in arteriolar smooth muscles, leading to arterial vasodilation?
What is the primary purpose of taking multiple office visits to confirm the diagnosis of hypertension?
What is the primary purpose of taking multiple office visits to confirm the diagnosis of hypertension?
Which classification of hypertension is characterized by normal blood pressure in the clinic but elevated blood pressure at home?
Which classification of hypertension is characterized by normal blood pressure in the clinic but elevated blood pressure at home?
What is the primary therapeutic benefit of effective pharmacological lowering of blood pressure?
What is the primary therapeutic benefit of effective pharmacological lowering of blood pressure?
Which guideline closely aligns with the International Society of Hypertension (ISH) guidelines?
Which guideline closely aligns with the International Society of Hypertension (ISH) guidelines?
What is the primary reason for taking hypertension medication even if the patient does not feel any symptoms?
What is the primary reason for taking hypertension medication even if the patient does not feel any symptoms?
What is the primary therapeutic objective in treating hypertension?
What is the primary therapeutic objective in treating hypertension?
Which class of drugs are sympathoplegic and decrease sympathetic influence on the heart by blocking $β$ receptors?
Which class of drugs are sympathoplegic and decrease sympathetic influence on the heart by blocking $β$ receptors?
What constitutes hypertension according to the International Society of Hypertension (ISH) guidelines?
What constitutes hypertension according to the International Society of Hypertension (ISH) guidelines?
How many office visits are typically required to confirm the diagnosis of hypertension?
How many office visits are typically required to confirm the diagnosis of hypertension?
What is the primary cause of hypertension in most cases?
What is the primary cause of hypertension in most cases?
What is the risk associated with masked hypertension?
What is the risk associated with masked hypertension?
What serves as a warning sign for potential hypertension?
What serves as a warning sign for potential hypertension?
What does effective pharmacological lowering of BP prevent?
What does effective pharmacological lowering of BP prevent?
What is the correlation between increase in office BP and incidence of cardiovascular events?
What is the correlation between increase in office BP and incidence of cardiovascular events?
Which system closely follows the European guideline compared to the American guideline?
Which system closely follows the European guideline compared to the American guideline?
What is the primary effect of high-normal BP?
What is the primary effect of high-normal BP?
What is the effect of high-normal BP on the incidence of cardiovascular events?
What is the effect of high-normal BP on the incidence of cardiovascular events?
What is the primary therapeutic target in treating hypertension?
What is the primary therapeutic target in treating hypertension?
What is the primary effect of effective pharmacological lowering of BP?
What is the primary effect of effective pharmacological lowering of BP?
Which of the following is a side effect specifically associated with direct vasodilators like Hydralazine and Minoxidil?
Which of the following is a side effect specifically associated with direct vasodilators like Hydralazine and Minoxidil?
Which of the following is a contraindication for the use of spironolactone?
Which of the following is a contraindication for the use of spironolactone?
What is the primary mechanism of action of calcium channel blockers (CCBs) like Amlodipine and Verapamil?
What is the primary mechanism of action of calcium channel blockers (CCBs) like Amlodipine and Verapamil?
What is the classification of hypertension based on?
What is the classification of hypertension based on?
What is the primary reason for taking hypertension medication even if the patient does not feel any symptoms?
What is the primary reason for taking hypertension medication even if the patient does not feel any symptoms?
What is the primary effect of effective pharmacological lowering of BP?
What is the primary effect of effective pharmacological lowering of BP?
What is the primary therapeutic objective in treating hypertension?
What is the primary therapeutic objective in treating hypertension?
What is the primary effect of vasodilators on peripheral vascular resistance?
What is the primary effect of vasodilators on peripheral vascular resistance?
What is the role of the Renin-Angiotensin-Aldosterone System (RAAS) in regulating intravascular fluid volume?
What is the role of the Renin-Angiotensin-Aldosterone System (RAAS) in regulating intravascular fluid volume?
What is a major side effect of centrally-acting α2 agonists like clonidine and methyldopa?
What is a major side effect of centrally-acting α2 agonists like clonidine and methyldopa?
What is the specific cause of hypertension in the majority of cases?
What is the specific cause of hypertension in the majority of cases?
What is the mechanism of action of ARBs (Angiotensin II Receptor Blockers)?
What is the mechanism of action of ARBs (Angiotensin II Receptor Blockers)?
What is the primary role of the kidney in regulating intravascular fluid volume?
What is the primary role of the kidney in regulating intravascular fluid volume?
Which factor affects blood pressure by increasing peripheral vascular resistance?
Which factor affects blood pressure by increasing peripheral vascular resistance?
What is the primary therapeutic target in treating hypertension?
What is the primary therapeutic target in treating hypertension?
What is the mechanism of action of ACE inhibitors?
What is the mechanism of action of ACE inhibitors?
What is the primary effect of vasoconstriction on peripheral vascular resistance and blood pressure?
What is the primary effect of vasoconstriction on peripheral vascular resistance and blood pressure?
Which type of drugs are used as antihypertensive agents to decrease peripheral vascular resistance?
Which type of drugs are used as antihypertensive agents to decrease peripheral vascular resistance?
What is the classification of hypertension based on?
What is the classification of hypertension based on?
What is the correlation between increase in office blood pressure and cardiovascular events?
What is the correlation between increase in office blood pressure and cardiovascular events?
What is the primary risk factor for not prescribing drug treatment if a patient's total cardiovascular risk is low?
What is the primary risk factor for not prescribing drug treatment if a patient's total cardiovascular risk is low?
What is the primary reason for taking hypertension medication even if the patient does not feel any symptoms?
What is the primary reason for taking hypertension medication even if the patient does not feel any symptoms?
Which class of drugs are sympathoplegic and decrease sympathetic influence on the heart by blocking β receptors?
Which class of drugs are sympathoplegic and decrease sympathetic influence on the heart by blocking β receptors?
What is the primary effect of increasing venous return on blood pressure?
What is the primary effect of increasing venous return on blood pressure?
Which of the following drugs can increase blood pressure and blunt the effect of antihypertensives?
Which of the following drugs can increase blood pressure and blunt the effect of antihypertensives?
Which type of drugs are known to negate the effects of antihypertensives, except for aspirin?
Which type of drugs are known to negate the effects of antihypertensives, except for aspirin?
Which of the following is a major side effect of β-blockers?
Which of the following is a major side effect of β-blockers?
Which drug is a centrally-acting α2 agonist?
Which drug is a centrally-acting α2 agonist?
Which class of drugs are sympathoplegic and decrease sympathetic influence on the heart by blocking $β$ receptors?
Which class of drugs are sympathoplegic and decrease sympathetic influence on the heart by blocking $β$ receptors?
What is the primary effect of centrally-acting α2 agonists like clonidine and methyldopa?
What is the primary effect of centrally-acting α2 agonists like clonidine and methyldopa?
Which type of drugs include α1-blockers, calcium channel blockers, and other vasodilators for severe hypertension?
Which type of drugs include α1-blockers, calcium channel blockers, and other vasodilators for severe hypertension?
What is the mechanism of action of calcium channel blockers (CCBs) like Amlodipine and Verapamil?
What is the mechanism of action of calcium channel blockers (CCBs) like Amlodipine and Verapamil?
Which of the following drugs is a vasoconstrictor and directly negates the effects of antihypertensives?
Which of the following drugs is a vasoconstrictor and directly negates the effects of antihypertensives?
What is the primary therapeutic target in treating hypertension?
What is the primary therapeutic target in treating hypertension?
Which of the following drugs is a sympathoplegic agent?
Which of the following drugs is a sympathoplegic agent?
What is the effect of vasoconstriction on peripheral vascular resistance and blood pressure?
What is the effect of vasoconstriction on peripheral vascular resistance and blood pressure?
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Diagnosis and Classification of Hypertension
- Diagnosis of hypertension depends on blood pressure measurement, not patient-reported symptoms
- Hypertension is often asymptomatic until overt end damage is imminent
- International Society of Hypertension (ISH) guidelines state that systolic BP ≥140 mmHg and/or diastolic BP ≥90 mmHg in the clinic constitutes hypertension
- Diagnosis typically requires 2-3 office visits at 1-4 week intervals to confirm, but can be confirmed in a single visit if BP is very high and there is evidence of cardiovascular disease
- Various sources, including JNC, ESC/ESH, ACC/AHA, and ISH, contribute to the classification of hypertension
- Hypertension causes damage to blood vessels in the kidney, heart, and brain
- Increase in office BP correlates with incidence of cardiovascular events and end-stage renal disease
- Effective pharmacological lowering of BP prevents vessel damage and reduces morbidity and mortality
- High-normal BP serves as a warning sign for potential hypertension
- Masked hypertension, with normal BP in the clinic but elevated BP at home, requires confirmation with repeated measurements and carries similar CV event risk as sustained hypertension
- International guidelines closely follow the European guideline compared to the American guideline
- Specific causes of hypertension can only be established in 10-15% of patients, with most cases being essential hypertension due to multifactorial factors.
Hypertension Diagnosis and Treatment Summary
- The ISH defines hypertension based on office, ambulatory, and home blood pressure measurements.
- White Coat Hypertension is a condition where a patient has elevated blood pressure during doctor’s visits.
- Hypertension diagnosis needs confirmation with repeated office and out-of-office blood pressure measurements.
- Drug treatment may not be prescribed if a patient's total cardiovascular risk is low and there is no hypertension-mediated organ damage.
- Factors that affect blood pressure include cardiac output (CO) and peripheral vascular resistance (PVR).
- To treat hypertension, one can target factors affecting blood pressure, such as decreasing CO, PVR, and heart rate.
- Vasoconstriction increases PVR and blood pressure, while vasodilation decreases PVR and blood pressure.
- To treat hypertension, one can use vasodilators to decrease PVR.
- Increasing venous return leads to an increase in CO and blood pressure, while decreasing venous return can decrease CO and blood pressure.
- The kidney regulates intravascular fluid volume through the Renin-Angiotensin-Aldosterone System (RAAS), which can increase blood pressure.
- Diuretics, sympathoplegic agents, direct vasodilators, and RAA inhibitors are used as antihypertensive agents with different mechanisms of action.
- The different mechanisms of drug classifications permit the combination of drugs, but drugs with the same mechanisms of action should not be combined due to compounded side effects.
Diagnosis and Classification of Hypertension
- Diagnosis of hypertension depends on blood pressure measurement, not patient-reported symptoms
- Hypertension is often asymptomatic until overt end damage is imminent
- International Society of Hypertension (ISH) guidelines state that systolic BP ≥140 mmHg and/or diastolic BP ≥90 mmHg in the clinic constitutes hypertension
- Diagnosis typically requires 2-3 office visits at 1-4 week intervals to confirm, but can be confirmed in a single visit if BP is very high and there is evidence of cardiovascular disease
- Various sources, including JNC, ESC/ESH, ACC/AHA, and ISH, contribute to the classification of hypertension
- Hypertension causes damage to blood vessels in the kidney, heart, and brain
- Increase in office BP correlates with incidence of cardiovascular events and end-stage renal disease
- Effective pharmacological lowering of BP prevents vessel damage and reduces morbidity and mortality
- High-normal BP serves as a warning sign for potential hypertension
- Masked hypertension, with normal BP in the clinic but elevated BP at home, requires confirmation with repeated measurements and carries similar CV event risk as sustained hypertension
- International guidelines closely follow the European guideline compared to the American guideline
- Specific causes of hypertension can only be established in 10-15% of patients, with most cases being essential hypertension due to multifactorial factors.
Diagnosis and Classification of Hypertension
- Diagnosis of hypertension depends on blood pressure measurement, not patient-reported symptoms
- Hypertension is often asymptomatic until overt end damage is imminent
- International Society of Hypertension (ISH) guidelines state that systolic BP ≥140 mmHg and/or diastolic BP ≥90 mmHg in the clinic constitutes hypertension
- Diagnosis typically requires 2-3 office visits at 1-4 week intervals to confirm, but can be confirmed in a single visit if BP is very high and there is evidence of cardiovascular disease
- Various sources, including JNC, ESC/ESH, ACC/AHA, and ISH, contribute to the classification of hypertension
- Hypertension causes damage to blood vessels in the kidney, heart, and brain
- Increase in office BP correlates with incidence of cardiovascular events and end-stage renal disease
- Effective pharmacological lowering of BP prevents vessel damage and reduces morbidity and mortality
- High-normal BP serves as a warning sign for potential hypertension
- Masked hypertension, with normal BP in the clinic but elevated BP at home, requires confirmation with repeated measurements and carries similar CV event risk as sustained hypertension
- International guidelines closely follow the European guideline compared to the American guideline
- Specific causes of hypertension can only be established in 10-15% of patients, with most cases being essential hypertension due to multifactorial factors.
Antihypertensives and their interactions
- Combining antihypertensives from different classes is recommended
- NSAIDs (except aspirin) and decongestants can increase blood pressure and blunt the effect of antihypertensives
- Decongestants are vasoconstrictors and directly negate the effects of antihypertensives
- NSAIDs are known to negate the effects of antihypertensives, except for aspirin
- β-blockers are sympathoplegic drugs, which include α-1-receptor blockers and centrally-acting α2 agonists
- They decrease sympathetic influence on the heart by blocking β receptors
- Major side effects of β-blockers include bradycardia, heart blocks, and masking of hypoglycemia
- Terazosin is a centrally-acting α2 agonist
- Centrally-acting α2 agonists like clonidine and methyldopa act on the α-receptors in the brainstem to decrease blood pressure
- Side effects of centrally-acting α2 agonists include sedation, bradycardia, dry mouth, and rebound hypertension
- Direct vasodilators include α1-blockers, calcium channel blockers, and other vasodilators for severe hypertension
- Calcium channel blockers, both dihydropyridines and non-dihydropyridines, block calcium channels in arteriolar smooth muscles, leading to arterial vasodilation
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