Hypertension pharm SBAQs
Summary
Join medical teacher, Tanya Jayakar, in an interactive on-demand teaching session about hypertension. Designed for healthcare professionals, this session offers an in-depth look at NICE guidelines for hypertension management. The session uses Single Best Answer Questions (SBAQs) to challenge knowledge on first-line antihypertensive medications, lifestyle modifications for managing hypertension, target blood pressure ranges, condition-based treatment choices, and monitoring requirements for different medications. Gain valuable knowledge and sharpen decision-making skills under NICE guidelines. Don't miss this captivating and educational session.
Learning objectives
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Understand the first-line antihypertensive medication recommended by NICE for individuals under 55 years not of black African or African Caribbean family origin.
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Recognize the lifestyle modification recommended by NICE as the first step in managing hypertension.
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Identify the target clinic blood pressure range for individuals under 80 years old receiving antihypertensive treatment according to NICE guidelines.
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Understand the recommended first-line antihypertensive medication by NICE for individuals aged 55 and over, or for those of African or Caribbean family origin of any age.
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Familiarize with the conditions that are considered a strong indication for the choice of antihypertensive treatment according to NICE guidelines.
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Hypertension SBAQs- Tanya Jayakar 1. According to NICE guidelines, what is the first-line an hypertensive medica on for individuals under 55 years not of black African or African Caribbean family origin? a) ACE inhibitors b) Thiazide diure cs c) Calcium channel blockers d) Beta-blockers e) Alpha-blockers 2. According to NICE guidelines, which lifestyle modifica on is recommended as part of the first step in managing hypertension? a) Smoking cessa on b) Reducing caffeine intake c) Limi ng alcohol consump on d) Adop ng the DASH diet e) Increasing stress levels 3. What is the target clinic blood pressure range for individuals under 80 years old receiving an hypertensive treatment according to NICE guidelines? a) 120/70 mmHg b) 130/80 mmHg c) 140/90 mmHg d) 150/100 mmHg e) 160/110 mmHg 4. According to NICE guidelines, what is the recommended first-line an hypertensive medica on for individuals aged 55 and over, or for those of African or Caribbean family origin of any age? a) ACE inhibitors b) Thiazide diure cs c) Calcium channel blockers d) Beta-blockers e) Alpha-blockers 5. Which of the following condi ons is considered a compelling indica on for the choice of an hypertensive treatment according to NICE guidelines? a) Diabetes mellitus b) Isolated systolic hypertension c) White coat hypertension d) Masked hypertension e) Essen al hypertension 6. Why is it important to monitor eGFR and serum potassium regularly when prescribing ACE inhibitors? a) To prevent cons pa on b) To avoid ankle oedema c) To monitor for hyperkalaemia d) To prevent cough e) To avoid hypertension 7. Thiazide and thiazide-like diure cs primarily affect which transporter in the early distal convoluted tubule? a) Sodium/chloride cotransporter b) L-type calcium channel c) Angiotensin receptor d) Noradrenaline transporter e) GABA transporter 8. What is the primary side effect associated with Angiotensin-Conver ng Enzyme (ACE) inhibitors, excluding lisinopril? a) Hypotension b) Cough c) Ankle oedema d) Palpita ons e) Cons pa on 9. What is a characteris c adverse effect of calcium channel blockers, par cularly the dihydropyridine type? a) Cough b) Ankle oedema c) Hypokalaemia d) Palpita ons e) Cons pa on 10. What is a common side effect associated with thiazide and thiazide-like diure cs? a) Ankle oedema b) Cough c) Hypokalaemia d) Palpita ons e) Cons pa on Answers 1. A 2. A 3. C 4. C 5. A 6. C 7. A 8. B 9. B 10. C