Under Pressure
BP Goal for >64 years old
140/90
What is a diabetes specialist called?
Endocrinologist
What is the normal respiratory rate?
12-20 breaths per minute
What has more sugar, fruits or vegetables?
Fruit
(By Far)
What does this prescription mean?
10 mg lisinopril PO, QD
10 mg of lisinopril by mouth once a day
Hypertension
Is OJ a fat, a protein, or a carbohydrate
Carbohydrate
Is it really a healthy breakfast option?
What is a lung specialist called?
Pulmonologist
Name a good source of protein.
Anything with a face (including eggs)
What does polypharmacy mean?
5 or more meds at same time
(40% of seniors fall in this category)
Ace inhibitors can cause a dry persistent (blank)
Cough (Lisinopril)
The organ in our gut that squirts out insulin?
Pancreas
What muscle is most responsible for deep breathing?
Diaphragm.
(Frisbee)
What is a good source of healthy fat?
Why would you take a 'water pill'?
Diuretics like lasix make you pee to get fluid out of your body. (it's hiding)
Food additive that can cause high blood pressure
Salt (Na/Cl)
How does exercise effect blood sugar?
Reduces it
(Especially after eating)
What does COPD stand for?
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Toast, oatmeat, and orange juice for breakfast is almost 100% made of what macro-nutrient?
Carbohydrates
Should you include supplements on your med list?
Yes.
Many can react with prescriptions you take.
White coat syndrome
(Buy a BP cuff)
All food is made up of these 3 things
Fat, Protein, Carbohydrates (boo, hiss)
The 2 most common forms of COPD are?
Chronic bronchitis and Emphysema
What is a food diary?
Accurate written documentation of what you eat/and drink every day.
'Water pills' can affect the level of which important electrolye?
Potassium
3.5-5