6 Questions
What is the recommended initial treatment for hypertension in patients with type 2 diabetes or hypertension without type 2 diabetes in patients aged 55 years or below and not of black African or African-Caribbean origin?
Offer an ACE inhibitor or ARB
What should be added to an ACE inhibitor or ARB in step 2 of the recommended treatment for hypertension in patients with type 2 diabetes or hypertension without type 2 diabetes in patients aged 55 years or below and not of black African or African-Caribbean origin?
A calcium channel blocker or thiazide-like diuretic
What should be done before considering further treatment for a person with resistant hypertension in step 4 of the recommended treatment?
Confirm elevated clinic blood pressure measurements using ambulatory or home blood pressure recordings, assess for postural hypotension and discuss adherence
What is the recommended treatment for hypertension in patients of black African or African-Caribbean origin aged 55 years or below without type 2 diabetes?
Offer low-dose spironolactone
What should be added to an ACE inhibitor or ARB in step 2 of the recommended treatment for hypertension if there is evidence of heart failure?
Thiazide-like diuretic
What should be done if blood pressure remains uncontrolled despite taking optimal tolerated doses of 4 drugs in step 4 of the recommended treatment for resistant hypertension?
Seek specialist advice
"Mastering Hypertension Treatment: Quiz for Healthcare Professionals" - Test your knowledge on the recommended treatment steps for patients with hypertension, with or without type 2 diabetes. This quiz covers the use of ACE inhibitors, ARBs, calcium channel blockers, and thiazide-like diuretics, and provides insights on which medications to offer based on age, ethnicity, and clinical evidence. Sharpen your expertise in hypertension management with this informative quiz.
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