Hypertension Basics
Category I Hypertension range
What is 130-139/80-89
Thyroid condition defined by elevated TSH
What is hypothyroidism?
Initial therapy for type 2 diabetes
What is Metformin?
Hallmark symptom of GERD
What is heartburn (pyrosis)?
Primary tool for depression screening in primary care
What is the PHQ-9?
One common side-effect of ACE inhibitors.
What is dry cough?
Autoimmune disease that commonly causes hypothyroidism
What is Hashimoto's thyroiditis?
Ideal target A1c for most adults with T2DM
What is <7%?
Dietary approach that is helpful in managing IBS symptoms
What is the low-FODMAP diet?
First-line medication class for anxiety and depression
What are SSRIs?
Recommended diet for hypertension
What is the DASH diet?
Most common cause of hyperthyroidism.
What is Graves' disease?
The most common side-effect of metformin
What is GI upset/diarrhea?
Two alarm symptoms in GERD requiring immediate endoscopy
What are dysphagia and weight loss?
Score range on the PHQ-9 indicating moderate depression
What is 10-14?
Most likely electrolyte imbalance caused by ACE inhibitors
What is hyperkalemia?
Medication class used to treat acute hyperthyroidism symptoms
What are beta blockers (ex. propranolol)?
Number of months of glucose control demonstrated on an A1c
What is 3 months?
Best initial therapy for mild GERD
What are lifestyle modifications and antacids?
A non-pharm therapy effective for anxiety disorders
What is CBT?
First line hypertensive for patients with diabetes and proteinuria.
What are ACE inhibitors or ARBs?
Hallmark lab pattern demonstrating subclinical hypothyroidism
What is high TSH, normal T4?
Diabetes drug class that can cause hypoglycemia
What are sylfonylureas or insulin?
What is alternating diarrhea and constipation?
Most common side-effect when starting SSRIs
What is GI upset (esp. nausea)?