MN566 Unit 2
Test for primary HTN
Hct, Cr, & K
Not Uric acid
Evaluating organ damage r/t HTN
LVH through echocardiography
Treatment guidelines for African Americans with HTN
Polytherapy: HCTZ, lisinopril
Mono: CCB
JNC8 Guideline for HTN
If a person with healthy BMI & BP is constantly 130/80, it is considered normal
First-line antihypertensive for a person without DM
HCTZ, lisinopril, amlodipine, but not METOPROLOL
Test for primary HTN
Hct, Cr, & K
Not Uric acid
Evaluating organ damage r/t HTN
LVH through echocardiography
Treatment guidelines for African Americans with HTN
Polytherapy: HCTZ, lisinopril
Mono: CCB
JNC8 Guideline for HTN
If a person with healthy BMI & BP is constantly 130/80, it is considered normal
First-line antihypertensive for a person without DM
HCTZ, lisinopril, amlodipine, but not METOPROLOL
