Fast Five Quiz: Hypertension Key Clinical Aspects

Secondary hypertension accounts for 5%-10% of cases. Common causes include:

• Renovascular disease

• Obstructive sleep apnea

• Renal parenchymal disease

• Primary aldosteronism

• Drug- or alcohol-induced

Drug-induced hypertension has been associated with:

• Antidepressants (eg, monoamine oxidase inhibitors, tricyclic antidepressants, serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors)

• Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, acetaminophen, and aspirin

• Sodium-containing antacids

• Attention-deficit disorder drugs

• Atypical antipsychotics

• Decongestants that contain phenylephrine or pseudoephedrine

• Appetite suppressants

• Herbal supplements

• Systemic corticosteroids

• Mineralocorticoids

• Estrogens, androgens, and oral contraceptives

• Immunosuppressants

• Chronic recombinant human erythropoietin

• Recreational drugs

• Nicotine

• Alcohol

• Chemotherapeutic agents

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Cite this: Yasmine S. Ali. Fast Five Quiz: Hypertension Key Clinical Aspects - Medscape - Jun 17, 2022.