Risk Factors
"Too many lipids in blood."
Hyperlipidemia
Give the range of an expected blood pressure.
Systolic less than 120, diastolic less than 80
This can occur when your brain is deprived of oxygen by an embolism or thrombus.
Stroke, CVA
This drug class's medication often ends in -pril
ACE Inhibitors
Name one lifestyle modification.
Smoking cessation, decreasing alcohol consumption, increasing physical activity, etc.
Increase intake of this element can put you at risk of developing hypertension.
Sodium
Give the range of an elevated blood pressure.
Systolic of 120-129, diastolic less than 80
This is an emergency medical crisis when your blood pressure is equal or above to 180/120 mmHg.
Hypertensive crisis
This drug class's medication often ends in -sartan
ARBs
Should patients with hypertension monitor their blood pressure at home? TRUE or FALSE
True
What racial group is more likely to suffer from hypertension?
African Americans
Give the range of stage 1 hypertension.
Systolic of 130-139, diastolic of 80-89
____ can occur when a blood vessel weaken and bulge. When this blood vessel ruptures, death can occur.
Aneurysm
This drug class's medication often ends in -olol
Beta blocker
This ____ diet is recommended to stop hypertension.
DASH Diet
______ hypertension goes away after you give birth.
Gestational
Give the range of stage 2 hypertension.
Systolic of 140 or above, diastole of 90 or above
____ syndrome is when a patient has to meet at least 3 out of 5 characteristics. This puts them at risk of developing other chronic conditions such as diabetes and heart disease.
Metabolic
This drug is often known as the "water pill"
Diuretics
What is the daily recommended salt intake?
2.3 grams
This disease causes secondary hypertension. It is known as an excessive glucocorticoid secretion.
Cushing's disease
Give the blood pressure range that indicates a hypertensive crisis?
180/120 mmHG
This organ can be affected when vessels become weak and narrow. Patient may need to have dialysis or transplant.
Kidneys
Name one calcium channel blocker (CCB) medication.
verapamil, amlodipine, felodipine, diltiazem
What electrolyte imbalance(s) should a patient report to their healthcare provider?
hypokalemia, hyperkalemia, hyponatremia