EFFECTS OF HYPERTENSION
This is why hypertension is called the “silent killer.”
What is it is asymptomatic until organ damage occurs?
This diet is recommended for hypertension.
What is the DASH diet
These drugs reduce blood volume.
What are diuretics?
The hemodynamic hallmark of hypertension.
What is increased systemic vascular resistance (SVR)?
This crisis has no target organ damage.
What is hypertensive urgency?
This heart condition develops due to increased workload.
What is left ventricular hypertrophy (LVH)?
Reducing this mineral helps lower BP.
What is sodium?
These drugs reduce angiotensin II.
What are ACE inhibitors?
This system increases BP through vasoconstriction.
What is the sympathetic nervous system (SNS)?
This crisis requires ICU care and IV meds.
What is hypertensive emergency?
This organ damage can lead to end-stage renal disease.
What is kidney damage (nephrosclerosis)?
This type of diet also helps reduce BP.
What is the Mediterranean diet?
Most patients need this many medications.
What are 2 or more drugs?
This hormone system regulates BP and fluid balance.
What is the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system (RAAS)?
This drop defines orthostatic hypotension (SBP).
What is ≥20 mm Hg decrease?
Damage to this structure indicates widespread vascular damage.
What are the retinal vessels?
This habit should be limited to help control BP.
What is alcohol intake?
This is the nurse’s priority in long-term management.
What are 2 or more drugs?
This dysfunction is linked to hypertension and CVD.
What is endothelial dysfunction?
This is the follow-up time for hypertensive urgency.
What is within 24 hours?
Hypertension increases risk for these two major conditions.
What are coronary artery disease and stroke?
This AHA program includes “eat better” and “lose weight.”
What is Life’s Simple 7?
This includes diet, exercise, and smoking cessation.
What are lifestyle modifications?
These metabolic defects are linked to hypertension.
What are glucose, insulin, and lipoprotein abnormalities?
This must be monitored continuously in severe HTN.
: What are vital signs, ECG, urine output, LOC, and vision?