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1
Q

Name 4 ways to manage the CV patient in hospital

A

Improve symptoms
Prevent deterioration
Review medicines/lifestyles
Communicate changes

2
Q

What is the role of the pharmacist in managing hypertension? (5)

A

Monitor BP to aim for

3
Q

List 3 common medications used in hypertension

A

ACE inhibitors
Calcium-channel blockers
Diuretics

4
Q

List 3 parameters that should be monitored when a patient is taking ACE inhibitors for hypertension

A

Serum creatinine
eGFR
Serum electrolytes (sodium, potassium)
Check within 2-4 weeks of starting therapy or increasing dose, then atleast annually throughout therapy

5
Q

List 1 parameter that should be monitored when a patient is taking calcium-channel blockers for hypertension

A

Heart rate

Maintain above 55 beats per minute

6
Q

List 4 parameters that should be monitored when a patient is taking diuretics for hypertension

A

Serum creatinine
eGFR
Serum electrolytes (sodium, potassium, magnesium)
Uric acid (if gout is suspected)
Check within 2-4 weeks of starting therapy or increasing dose, and then at least annually throughout therapy