Patho/ Risk factors
Hypertension is characterized by what BP reading?
What is 140/90
Medications given to lower Blood Pressure
What is Diuretics, Beta Blockers, Ace Inhibitors etc.
Patients with HTN are typically ______ until there is organ damage.
What is Asymptomatic
Monitor these labs for renal insufficiency
What is BUN and Creatnine
Medical term for small vessels
What is Arteriosclerosis
Primary HTN is not directly related to anything.
Secondary HTN is directly related to a disease. (Ex. Diabetes)
This is important when giving Beta Blockers
What is monitoring heart rate (if heart rate is below 60 bpm, HOLD medication)
Once there is organ damage, these symptoms may occur
What is Headache, Blurry vision, Chest pain, Nocturia
When monitoring Cholesterol, which labs do you look at?
What is Total Cholesterol (<200), Triglycerides (<150), Low-Density Lipoprotein (<100), High- Density Lipoprotein (>40)
Complications of the heart may include...
What is Left Ventricular Hypertrophy, Myocardial Infarction, Heart failure
There are many risk factors for Hypertension, name three?
What is Family History, Advanced age, African American, Diabetes, Hyperlipidemia, Sedentary Lifestyle, Stress, Obesity, Diet, Oral Contraceptives, Smoking, Alcohol
Diet modifications may include...
What is Dash Diet, Low Sodium diet
HTN is commonly referred to as the...
What is "The Silent Killer"
To diagnose HTN...
What is Take the average of two or more accurate blood pressure measurements taken 1 to 4 weeks apart by a healthcare provider
Complications of the eyes may include...
What is Retinal hemorrhage, Retinopathy, Blindness