Risk Factors
74.5% of adults aged _______ and older have hypertension
Maintaining a healthy _______ can help prevent hypertension
What is weight
What diet is encouraged to prevent or help treat hypertension?
What is the DASH Diet
Diets high in what electrolyte contribute to hypertension?
What is sodium
Eating a ________ type of diet can help prevent hypertension?
What is well balanced
These types of medications are used to block stimulation of beta 1 adrenergic receptors?
What are beta blockers
Diets low in what electrolyte contribute to hypertension?
What is potassium
What is stress
This type of medication blocks the conversion of angiotensin 1 to the vasoconstrictor angiotensin 2?
What are ACE Inhibitors
Excessive consumption of what substance contributes to hypertension?
What is alcohol
Getting adequate amounts of ________ can help prevent hypertension?
What is sleep
Education must be provided to prevent ______ due to medication induced orthostatic hypotension?
What are falls
What type of lifestyle contributes greatly to hypertension?
What is sedentary
What type of screening is important in the prevention of hypertension in geriatrics?
What is blood pressure screening
______ and ______ considerations must be taken when performing diet and physical activity education?
What are religious and cultural