Managing Hypertension in Black African & African-Caribbean Patients
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Which drug should be offered as Step 1 treatment for hypertension in patients aged 55 and over without type 2 diabetes, or in black African or African-Caribbean origin patients of any age without type 2 diabetes?

  • ACE inhibitor
  • ARB
  • Thiazide-like diuretic
  • Calcium channel blocker (correct)
  • Which drugs should be offered in addition to a calcium channel blocker as Step 2 treatment for hypertension in patients aged 55 and over without type 2 diabetes, or in black African or African-Caribbean origin patients of any age without type 2 diabetes?

  • ACE inhibitor, ARB, or thiazide-like diuretic (correct)
  • Beta blocker, alpha blocker, or spironolactone
  • Thiazide-like diuretic
  • ACE inhibitor or ARB
  • What should be done before considering further treatment for a person with resistant hypertension?

  • Assess for postural hypotension (correct)
  • Monitor blood sodium, potassium, and renal function
  • Offer an ACE inhibitor or ARB
  • Seek specialist advice
  • Which of the following is a recommended treatment for hypertension in patients with diabetes?

    <p>Lifestyle modification and drug treatment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended treatment for resistant hypertension after Step 4?

    <p>Seek specialist advice</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be monitored when using further diuretic therapy for treatment of resistant hypertension?

    <p>Blood sodium, potassium, and renal function</p> Signup and view all the answers

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