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What is a primary characteristic of circulatory shock related to peripheral vasodilation?
Which condition is associated with hypotension due to bradycardia?
What initial fluid therapy treatment is recommended for circulatory shock?
Which treatment is first-line for anaphylactic shock?
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What is a common sign of septic shock in its early stages?
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In neurogenic shock, what is the primary goal of initial management?
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What complication should be monitored in long-term care of neurogenic shock?
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Which mechanism leads to maldistribution of blood flow in circulatory shock?
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When should early antibiotics be administered in septic shock?
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What distinguishes a hypertensive emergency from a hypertensive urgency?
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Which treatment is specifically used for hypovolemia in endocrine shock?
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Which of the following is NOT a common cause of hypertension?
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What is the first-line treatment for hypertensive urgency?
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What is the target systolic blood pressure when treating a hypertensive emergency?
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Which condition is the most common cause of cardiogenic shock?
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Which symptom is characteristic of hypertensive encephalopathy?
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How should blood pressure be reduced during the first hour of a hypertensive emergency?
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Which of the following is NOT typically a presenting feature of cardiogenic shock?
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What is a key initial treatment for stabilizing a patient with cardiogenic shock?
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Which medication is considered a potent vasodilator that requires ICU monitoring?
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What leads to inadequate tissue perfusion in hypovolemic shock?
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What is a potential complication of using nitroprusside?
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What is the primary vasodilator used in hypertensive emergencies during pregnancy?
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Which of the following is a cause of non-hemorrhagic hypovolemic shock?
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Which sign could indicate acute kidney injury in a hypertensive patient?
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In which situation is Enalaprilat contraindicated?
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Revascularization is indicated in cardiogenic shock primarily due to which condition?
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Which of the following could be a presenting sign of hypertensive emergency?
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Which medication is considered first-line treatment for patients with aortic dissection?
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Which therapy is essential to achieve O2 saturation greater than 90% in initial stabilization for cardiogenic shock?
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What cardiovascular parameter typically increases in cardiogenic shock?
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What is a key characteristic of Esmolol in the context of acute hypertension management?
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Which medication is preferred for acute renal toxicity in hypertensive emergencies?
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Which surgical procedure is considered a first-line treatment for STEMI with cardiogenic shock?
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Which clinical feature is expected in a patient experiencing hypotension due to cardiogenic shock?
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In the context of an ischemic stroke, when should blood pressure not be lowered?
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What is the primary first-line treatment for patients experiencing a myocardial infarction?
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Which class of medication is used as a first-line treatment for both subarachnoid hemorrhage and CVA patients?
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Which drug is commonly used to manage sympathetic overdrive in cases such as cocaine overdose?
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For a patient in hypertensive crisis due to preeclampsia, which treatment is the most appropriate?
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Study Notes
Hypertension Overview
- Hypertension involves persistently elevated blood pressure.
- Hypertensive urgency: severely elevated BP without symptoms or organ damage.
- Hypertensive emergency: elevated BP with end-organ damage indicators.
Causes of Hypertension
- Chronic hypertension, often due to medication noncompliance.
- Rebound hypertension following abrupt medication withdrawal.
- Use of sympathomimetic drugs like cocaine and amphetamines.
- Conditions like pre-eclampsia, ischemic stroke, head trauma, thyroid storm, and hyperaldosteronism.
Risk Factors
- Risk factors contribute to the potential development of hypertension and its complications.
Signs and Symptoms
- Hypertensive emergencies can manifest as mental status changes, retinopathy, cardiac ischemia, CHF, and acute renal failure.
- Specific presentations include hypertensive encephalopathy (headache, confusion, seizures) and acute kidney injury.
Diagnosis
- Hypertensive urgency requires screening for end-organ damage with tests such as serum creatinine, urinalysis, chest X-ray, and ECG.
Treatment Protocols
- Hypertensive urgency treatment focuses on controlling BP within 24-48 hours, with HCTZ as the first-line agent.
- Hypertensive emergencies require rapid BP reduction (target mean BP decrease of 25% in the first hour) and careful monitoring with IV medications like nitroprusside and labetalol.
Specific Medication Uses
- Nitroprusside: a potent vasodilator requiring ICU monitoring due to rapid action and cyanide toxicity risk.
- Labetalol: effective in many hypertensive emergencies; preferred for aortic dissection, pregnancy, and ICH/CVA.
- Fenoldopam: dopamine agonist alternative for avoiding cyanide toxicity; useful for renal conditions.
- Individualized approaches for cardiac, renal, and obstetric presentations based on specific first-line therapies.
Distributive Shock Overview
- Characterized by severe peripheral vasodilation resulting in inadequate tissue perfusion.
- Key mechanisms include reduced systemic vascular resistance, blood flow maldistribution, and capillary leakage leading to third-space losses.
Causes of Distributive Shock
- Septic shock (systemic infection), anaphylactic shock (severe allergy), neurogenic shock (CNS damage), and endocrine shock (acute adrenal insufficiency).
Presenting Signs/Symptoms
- Septic shock: fever, hypotension, changes in extremity temperature.
- Anaphylactic shock: urticaria, angioedema, bronchospasm, hypotension.
- Neurogenic shock: hypotension and bradycardia.
- Endocrine shock: hypotension, hypokalemia, and hyponatremia.
Treatment Strategies
- Fluid resuscitation with crystalloids and vasopressors (norepinephrine) for unresponsive hypotension.
- Targeted therapy based on shock type—early antibiotics for septic shock, epinephrine for anaphylaxis, and fluids plus vasopressors for neurogenic shock.
Cardiogenic Shock Overview
- Results from ineffective heart pumping, leading to reduced cardiac output and tissue perfusion.
- Causes include myocardial infarction (MI), acute heart failure, arrhythmias, and cardiomyopathy.
Presenting Features
- Decreased cardiac output, increased systemic vascular resistance.
- Blood pressure hypotension and elevated pulmonary capillary wedge pressure.
Treatment Protocols
- Initial stabilization includes oxygen therapy and vasoactive drugs to support BP.
- Revascularization (PCI for STEMI) is the first-line treatment for cardiogenic shock.
Hypovolemic Shock Overview
- Results from significantly decreased intravascular volume, affecting preload and cardiac output.
- Causes are classified into hemorrhagic (like trauma and GI hemorrhage) and non-hemorrhagic (fluid loss due to vomiting, diarrhea, or renal loss).
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This quiz explores the definitions, causes, and risk factors related to hypertension. It also distinguishes between hypertensive urgency and emergency, highlighting the associated symptoms and potential complications. Test your knowledge on this critical health topic!
