Hypertension (P)

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Course Curriculum
1. At what clinic BP should hypertension be diagnosed, confirmed by ABPM or HBPM? *
2. When should antihypertensive treatment be offered in stage 1 hypertension? *
3. What is the target clinic BP for someone <80 years on treatment? *
4. What is the first-line antihypertensive in people <55 years with no comorbidities? *
5. Which class is preferred first-line in people ≥55 or Black African/African-Caribbean origin? *
6. What lifestyle advice is important in hypertension? *
7. What is third-line treatment in resistant hypertension? *
8. How often should BP be monitored in controlled hypertension <80 yrs *
9. Key investigations before starting antihypertensives include: *
10. Clinic BP ≥180/120 mmHg with symptoms or papilloedema requires: *
11. What test should confirm a diagnosis of hypertension after raised clinic BP? *
12. What antihypertensive combination is appropriate at step 2? *
13. What is the recommended initial dose of spironolactone for resistant hypertension? *
14. In people aged ≥80 years, what is the target clinic BP? *
15. Which investigation assesses for left ventricular hypertrophy? *
16. Which medication is avoided in pregnancy for hypertension? *
17. In diabetic patients with hypertension, which class is preferred first-line? *
18. Which symptom would trigger urgent referral in hypertension? *
19. A QRISK3 score ≥10% in stage 1 hypertension warrants: *
20. Why is beta-blocker monotherapy no longer first-line in hypertension? *