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Hypertension Case Presentation. Kori Lawie , Pharm. d candidate SaRAH DAOUD, PHARM. D CANDIDATE Preceptor: dr. Thomas Robertson. Objectives. Case Overview Define hypertension Discuss diagnostic criteria Identify the pathophysiology of hypertension Identify the pathophysiology of NIDDM
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Hypertension CasePresentation KoriLawie, Pharm. d candidate SaRAH DAOUD, PHARM. D CANDIDATE Preceptor: dr. Thomas Robertson
Objectives • Case Overview • Define hypertension • Discuss diagnostic criteria • Identify the pathophysiology of hypertension • Identify the pathophysiology of NIDDM • Discuss treatment strategies for hypertension • Evaluate and assess the patient’s current drug therapy • Discuss pharmacist’s care plan • Discuss counseling points
Chief Complaint • “ I’m just here for my regular check-up”
Past Medical History • NIDDM for past six years
History of Present Illness • JB is a 46 year old AA man who presents to his local physician for routine check-ups. His only complaint is mild SOB when walking long distances or up a flight of stairs.
Social History Family History • Smokes 8 cigarettes a day • No known drug or alcohol problems • Both parents had hypertension • NIDDM in one older sister, younger brother, two aunts (deceased), and mother • Mother has a CRI and had a CVA several yrs ago • Father died of MI at 54yrs old
Medications • He was initially managed with • Glipizide 10mg po BID • Advil 2-3 tabs po PRN
Current Presentation General Patient is a WDWN AA man in no acute distress. ROS Non-contributory HEENT PERRLA: EOMI; mild arteriolar narrowing, with AV ration 1:3; no hemorrhages, exudates, or papilledema; TMs intact; oral mucosa clear Pulm Clear to A&P CV RRR, no murmurs, S3 gallop noted
Abd +BS, NT/ND, no masses, no bruits Ext No CCE; pulses 2+ throughout Neuro Cranial nerves grossly intact; DTRs 2+; sensory and motor levels intact; toes downgoing UA Negative; no microalbuminuria present Echocardiogram Increased size of the left ventricle; ejection fraction 0.40
Definition: Hypertension • A medical condition in which the pressure in the arteries are elevated. • Hypertension is considered after the BP reaches 140/90 mm Hg or higher or when pt is on antihypertensive drug therapy. • Blood pressure is measured in two ways: • Systolic • Diastolic
Diagnosis Periodic screening for all individuals older than 21 years Patient seated quietly in chair for at least 5 minutes Use appropriate cuff size (bladder length at least 80% the circumference of the arm). Take BP at least 2 times, separated by at least 2 minutes. The average BP on two separate visits is required to diagnose hypertension accurately.
Counseling Tips Cont. Monitor hyper- and hypoglycemia Clean injection site (abdomen preferred) Weight Gain Insulin at Bedtime Take ACE inhibitor, Statin, and diuretic in the morning with full glass of H20. Reduce sodium intake to less than 1.5gms per day. Incorporate fruit and vegetables into diet Photosensitivity S/E of Pravachol Smoking is a major risk factor
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