Raise my Blood Pressure
What is the nick name for HTN
the silent killer
What is the most modifiable risk factor for PVD
smoking
What is the test for PAD
Ankle-Brachial Index (ABI), which compares ankle and arm blood pressure
What does the f stand for in FAST
face
What substance should patients avoid before having their blood pressure measured?
caffeine for at least half hour
What is the normal blood pressure range
120/80
What color changes in the body would you see in PVD
cool pale legs
What are two medications used to treat PAD
clopidigrel and aspirin
Which type of stroke is caused by a blood clot
ischemic
What should you avoid applying to legs that have PAD
heat
What is the most effective way of managing blood pressure
life style changes
What is a venous ulcer
ulcer that typically occurs near the medial malleolus and is not caused by pressure rather circulatory deficits
What is the classic symptom of PAD
pain in the legs while walking
What type of study is done to determine stroke type
CT scan
True or false it is okay to stop antihypertensive medications abruptly
false it can cause rebound hypertension
Normal or Abnormal 180/60
abnormal
What is the common treatment for a venous ulcer
compression therapy
What color is the skin on the legs of someone with PAD
shiny skin that is thin and hairless
What is the window to administer tPA?
3-4.5 hours
What type of diet would you expect your patient with Hypertension to be following
low salt low fat or the cardiac diet DASH diet
What is the first thing a nurse should do before administering an antihypertensive medication?
assess the blood pressure
Common medications used to treat PVD
statins, aspirin and vasodilators
PAD pain is relieved by placing legs in which position
dependent position
What is aphasia
Inability to speak or difficulty speech
What medication would you expect to monitor the potassium levels closely
furosemide or losartan