Case 1 and 2 Clinical Roundup

Which of these blood pressure readings can be used to diagnose hypertension?

• 157/108 recorded in a GP Clinic

• 137/96 recored average from home blood pressure monitoring

• 132/95 recorded average ambulatory blood pressure monitoring

• 95/67 recored in a GP Clinic

A pregnant patient presents with raised blood pressure, what is the most likely type of hypertension? (1)

Which of these is an action of the PNS to reduce high blood pressure?

• Inhibition of RAAS

• Reducing Heart Rate

• Vasodilation

• Increased Adrenaline release

What is the best first line medication for Simon, a 52 year old male?

• Atorvastatin

• Verapamil

• Lisinopril

• Candesartan 

Simon says his brother Dave, a 58 year old white male, is on a different medication. What is he most likely to be on?

• Atorvastatin

• Verapamil

• Spironolactone

• Candesartan 

What is the most common side effect of Lisinopril?

• Orthostatic Hypotension

• A Cough

• Arrythmias

• Hyperlipidemia

A-F are complications/end organ damage that can occur from untreated hypertension. What answer best fits E?

• Retinopathy

• Myocardial Infarction

• Anyresum

• Renal Failure

A-F are complications/end organ damage that can occur from untreated hypertension. What answer best fits B?

• Myocardial Infarction

• Renal Failure

• Heart Failure

• Stroke

A-F are complications/end organ damage that can occur from untreated hypertension. What answer best fits D?

• Retinopathy

• Vascular Dementia

• Anyresum

• Heart Failure

Please write 3 risk factors that increase the risk of developing atherosclerosis (3)

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