Endocrine : Diabetes Handout V Exam 1
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The goal BP in patients with diabetes and HTN is <____ - Answer✔140/80
goal BP in pregnant patients with diabetes and HTN - Answer✔110-129/65-79
name 5 potential problems with medications used to treat high BP - Answer✔changes in BG,
altered lipid profile, orthostatic hypotension, impotence, nephropathy
nonpharm mgmt of HTN is recommended in patients with BP >_____ using ___ diet, increased
physical activity, weight loss, and moderation of alcohol intake - Answer✔120/80, DASH
pharmacological mgmt of HTN is recommended when SBP>___ or DBP>_____ in addition to
lifestyle changes - Answer✔140, 80
pharmacoloic mgmt of HTN includes these agents: - Answer✔ACE-I, ARBS, CCB, BB, diuretics,
sympatholytics, vasodilators, alpha blockers
this class of HTN agents also have a beneficial effect on nephropathy with no AE on glucose,
lipids, or sexual dysfunction, they increase blood flow to kidneys - Answer✔ACE-I (also ARBs
and CCBs)
these agents used for HTN can cause electrolyte disturbances, increase BG, alter lipids, and
cause impotence - Answer✔diuretics
these agents used for HTN should include counseling for patients about hypoglycemic
unawareness because they mask all the effects of hypoglycemia except for ______ which is
what you should tell patients to look for - Answer✔BB, sweaty palms
the ADA recommendation for diabetic patients with HTN - pharmacologic - Answer✔include
either ACE-I or ARB
what is usual in order to achieve BP targets, ACE-I alone or in combination -
Answer✔combination (>2 agents at max doses)