HG18 MBBS 2 W5

What is one question you could ask Sam about his past medical, social or family hx?

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS3-2

What lifestyle modifications would you recommend Sam to commence?

• Minimise ETOH consumption

• Balanced diet that includes all 5 major food groups

• Limit sodium containing food consumption

• Regular exercise within recommended guidelines

My MOA is to inhibit the enzyme responsible for the conversion of Angiotensin 1 to Angiotensin 2

• BB

• CCB

• ACE-i

• ARB

ACE-i cause increased levels of this product, causing a dry cough as a common adverse effect

name one contraindication for beta blockers

Answer explanation

poorly controlled asthma

bradycardia

potentially mask CF of other conditions such as hyperthyroid/hypoglycaemia

This type of calcium channel blocker acts to vasodilate with minimal cardiac effects

• Dihydropyridine

• non-dihydropyridine

Answer explanation

C/w non-dihydropyridines which vasodilate and also inhibit the AV node conduction and decrease cardiac contractility -> therefore has an effect on both smooth muscle and conductive tissue

draw the organ that diuretics act on

Answer explanation

kidney

The main diuretic used in HTN is

• Loop diuretics

• thiazide diuretics

• K+ sparing diuretics

Answer explanation

Thiazide diuretics are preferred for use in the Rx of HTN over loop and K+ sparing. Loop are preferred in the rx of HF and K+ sparing are often used as an adjunct to the other diuretics to prevent excess K+ loss