Hypertension Treatment Goals

What is the primary goal of treating hypertension?

According to the 2017 ACC/AHA guideline, what is the recommended blood pressure goal for most patients with hypertension?

In what population does the Kidney Disease Improving Global Outcomes (KDIGO) guidelines recommend a systolic blood pressure (SBP) goal of less than 120 mm Hg?

What was the main finding of the Systolic Blood Pressure Intervention Trial (SPRINT)?

What is clinical inertia in the context of hypertension management?

For a patient with elevated blood pressure or stage 1 hypertension at low risk of ASCVD, what is the appropriate initial treatment strategy?

When should drug therapy be initiated in low-risk patients with hypertension?

How should blood pressure control be managed in the context of compelling indications?

According to the guidelines, what is the first-line antihypertensive treatment option for most patients?

In which situation should beta-blocker therapy be reserved?

If albuminuria is present in a patient with diabetes, how should they be treated?

According to the information, which diuretic is a 'thiazide-like' diuretic?

Why are loop diuretics not first-line agents in most patients with hypertension?

Which diuretics are preferred over thiazides in patients with severe kidney dysfunction?

Which class of diuretics should be reserved for patients experiencing diuretic-induced hypokalemia?

Abrupt discontinuation of which drug class may cause rebound hypertension?

According to the information provided, nonselective beta-blockers should be avoided in patients with which co-existing condition?

Which of the following is a common characteristic of mixed alpha- and beta-blockers?

Beta-blockers with Intrinsic Sympathomimetic Activity (ISA) are contraindicated in patients with which condition?

What was the key finding regarding doxazosin in the ALLHAT study?

According to the ALLHAT study, which therapy was superior in preventing one or more major forms of cardiovascular disease?

Which of the following is not an established benefit of ACE inhibitors?

Which statement is true regarding ACE inhibitor-induced cough?

What is the primary action of Angiotensin Receptor Blockers (ARBs) in reducing blood pressure?

What condition is a contraindication for the use of an ACEI, ARB, or direct renin inhibitor?

What should patients be monitored for within 4 weeks of starting or increasing the dose of their ACE inhibitor, to mitigate serious adverse events?

Amlodipine lowers blood pressure by:

For patients with a history of gout, which class of diuretics should be used with caution?

When is chronotherapy indicated as a treatment for hypertension?

What is the American Society of Hypertension recommendation for the ideal combination therapy?

What consideration should be kept in mind about increasing antihypertensive medications?

If a patient taking hydralazine or minoxidil begins showing compensatory baroreceptor responses, what medication should also be prescribed?

What is a consideration to keep in mind regarding potassium-sparing diuretics and aldosterone?