Blood Pressure Basics
Less than 120/80 mmHg.
What is considered a normal blood pressure reading?
Silent killer.
Hypertension is often called the “____ ____.”
Thiazide diuretics.
What is the first-line medication class often used for treating hypertension?
150 minutes.
How many minutes of weekly exercise are recommended for hypertension prevention?
Hypertension.
The DASH diet is designed to lower what condition?
Stage 2 Hypertension
What stage of hypertension is defined as 140/90 mmHg or higher?
Headache, dizziness, blurred vision, or chest pain.
Name one symptom that may occur when blood pressure gets dangerously high
Lisinopril.
What is an ACE inhibitor?
Smoking.
What habit increases blood pressure and should be stopped immediately?
Sodium.
The DASH diet recommends reducing intake of what mineral?
Systolic
What is the term for the top number of a blood pressure reading?
Shortness of breath or severe headache.
Which symptom might indicate hypertensive emergency?
Calcium Channel Blocker.
What medication class works by relaxing blood vessels?
A home blood pressure cuff.
What self-monitoring tool helps track blood pressure at home?
Less than 1500 mg per day.
What is the recommended daily sodium limit for hypertension?
The heart.
What organ is most directly affected by uncontrolled high blood pressure?
The eyes/retina.
What body part may show damage due to high blood pressure (vision changes)?
The heart rate.
Beta-blockers lower blood pressure by slowing what?
Deep breathing, meditation, stretching, yoga, walking.
What is one stress-reduction activity?
Fruits, vegetables, whole grains, lean proteins.
What is a food group emphasized in the DASH diet?
A sphygmomanometer or BP cuff.
What device is used to measure blood pressure?
Most people with high blood pressure have no symptoms.
What is true?
ARBs (e.g., losartan).
What medication is often used if someone cannot tolerate ACE inhibitors?
Weight loss of even __ to __ pounds can help lower blood pressure.
Saturated fat.
Which type of fat should be limited due to its effect on blood pressure?