Facts about hypertension
Did you know?
True / False
BP Therapy
Not a joking matter.
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What are the signs and symptoms of hypertension?
There are none, because it is the silent killer.
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What is the 1st concern when starting a new hypertensive to a patient?
hypotension
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Systolic is when your sister is an alcoholic.
False.
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What is the point here?
Exercise and watch salt intake.
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Why did the Blood Pressure cuff go the Therapy?
It could not handle the pressure.
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What does your blood pressure reading have to be in order to be considered a stage 1 hypertensive?
For 2 consecutive visits it has to be 140-159 90-99
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What are the side effects of hypotension?
dizziness, lightheaded, and faitness.
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Stressful events can create an elevated blood pressure?
100% True
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What should you if you don't believe or want to take their anti-hypertensive medication?
Contact your provider, and do not discontinue abruptly
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Why would she make this comment?
Anger and stress can influence blood pressure.
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What can hypertension cause?
Heart attack, stroke, cardiovascular disease
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What are two commons ways to reduce your blood pressure.
Diet and Exercise.
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Should you measure your blood pressure daily.
Absolutely True. It is good feedback on how you are doing and how inputs throughout the day can significantly impact your choices.
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Is exercise a good way to reduce your blood pressure.
Generally speaking it is a great way to do that!
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My doctor just diagnosed me with extremely low blood pressure. What might his prescription be for me?
His prescription for me is to work in Home Health Care.
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What are ways patients can lower their risk of getting hypertension?
Quitting smoking, exercising on a regular basis, low sodium diet, diet high in fruits and vegetables
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What is one food ingredient you can avoid to help manage your Blood Pressure.
Salt.
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White coat syndrome is when you get a stain on white clothing and it elevates your blood pressure.
False! It is when you get anxious at the Doctors office and BP spikes.
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What should you if you are experiencing dry mouth as a BP Patient?
Chew sugarless gum, suck on hard candy, or take a small amount of water or ice chips
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What did one blood pressure cuff say to the other?
Hey buddy you seem to be under a lot of pressure today.
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Which is upper number Systolic or Diastolic? What do the represent?
Systolic- Upper Number. Pressure when the heart pumps away from the heart through and artery.
Diastolic- Lower Number- when heart is not pumping blood from an artery.
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What physically happens inside the body
Your arteries are put extreme pressure.
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Once you are diagnosed with Hypertension there is nothing you can do but stay on medicine for the rest of your life.
False.
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Can pets really lower blood pressure?
Yes!
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Good or bad?
Bad!