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1
Q

What Systolic pressure is seen in Stage II HTN?

A

<160 mm hg

2
Q

Drugs used to treat HTN?

A

A- ARB, AceB - beta blockerC - Ca blockerD-Diuretic(Thaizides)

3
Q

Which HTN drug works best in African American Patients?

A

Ca++ channel blcoker

4
Q

Which HTN drug is not to be used alone?

A

beta-blocker

5
Q

List some secondary causes of HTN

A

Sleep apnea, renal ds. primary aldosteronism, renal artery stenosis

6
Q

What is the most common cause of secondary HTN?

A

Renal ds. Also see loss of function and acute peripheral edema

7
Q

Common treatment for stage II HTN?

A

2 or more drugs in a different class