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A blood pressure cuff that fits correctly encircles what percent of the arm?
What is 80%
Amlodipine (Norvasc) is a medication that can cause fatigue and
What is bradycardia.
another name for a blood clot that is usually found in the leg
What is Deep vein thrombosis (DVT
A priority nursing priority for someone in a hypertensive crisis would be to watch for what problem?
The most significant risk factor for PVD is
True or False:
Hypertension improves as an individual gets older?
False
______________________ hypertension is caused by an underlying factor and education would include controlling that condition
what is Secondary
The best medication for african american males to treat hypertension is
What is Hydrochlorothiazide
Broad term for diseases affecting blood vessels outside heart/brain (includes PAD and venous disease).
Peripheral vascular disease (PVD)
The most serious complication of DVT?
What is pulmonary ebolism.
Blood pressure of 128/82 for one office visit is considered . . . .
What is Normal blood pressure
Of the following, which is not affected by high blood pressure: heart, kidneys, eyes, pancreas
What is the pancreas?
Vasospasm of small arteries (fingers/toes) triggered by cold or stress
What is Raynaud’s Disease
Dilated, twisted superficial veins due to valve failure
What is varicose veins
Surgical removal of plaque from inside an artery to restore blood flow
Hydrochlorothiazide can deplete what mineral from the body so a patient could eat more bananas to help with this.
What is Potassium
Severe elevation in BP (≥180/120 mmHg) that has caused organ damage is called an
What is emergent hypertensive crisis
Always ask a patient with history of DVT or other vascular problems what specific question?
What is do you have any recurring chest pain?
Surgical removal or tying off of damaged veins (usually varicose veins).
What is vein ligation and stripping
A clot that travels to the lungs, blocks pulmonary artery and can be life-threatening
A person taking a hypertension medication knows that taking it at what time of day is best for efficacy?
Who is more at risk for malginant hypertension?
Who are Young african american males
poor return of blood through veins due to valve dysfunction → causes swelling, skin changes, ulcers.
What is Venous insufficiency
Bulging/weakening of the abdominal aorta which can have risk of rupture.
Abdominal aortic aneurysm
Hydrochlorothiazide (hydrodiuril) is used for hypertension because it has the advantage of
What is consistently controls blood pressure more effectively