Hypertension Case Study

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A 51-year-old man comes to the office for a routine exam. His last exam was 3 years ago and he was advised to modify his lifestyle due to a BP of 144/87 mmHg. Tody his BP is 150/95 mmHg and his BMI is 28 kg/m^2. He has smoked one pack of cigarettes per day for the past 30 years.

1. What symptoms would indicate an emergent situation?

2. What is the primary treatment method for this condition?

3. What is the DOC for this condition?

4. What is the MOA of ACEi’s? What are side effects of ACEi’s?

5. What is the MOA of beta blockers? What are side effects of beta blockers?

6. What is chronotropy, inotropy, dromotropy?

7. What is the MOA of calcium channel blockers? What are side effects of calcium channel blockers?