Diagnosis
This most common race/ethnicity with prevalence of hypertension is ?
What is African American
Which ethnic groups are more likely to suffer from hypertension? A- Caucasian B- African American C- Hispanic D- Asian
B- African American
Which drugs are categorized as beta blockers? Select all that apply
A- Atenolol
B- Metoprolol
C- Propranolol
D- Prazosin
E- Minoxidil
A- Atenolol B- Metoprolol C- Propranolol
When providing dietary instruction to a patient about hypertension the nurse would advise the patient to restrict intake of which meat? A- Broiled fish B- Ribeye steak C- Roasted turkey
B- Ribeye steak
Systemic Arterial Blood Pressure is product of _____________ and __________________.
Cardiac Output and Total Peripheral Resistance
What diagnostic exam is used to monitor cardiac rhythms? A- Electrocardiogram (EKG) B- Computed Tomography (CT) C- Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) D- Cardiac arteriogram
A- Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Which foods are part of the DASH Diet?
A- Low-fat dairy
B- Poultry
C- Fish
D- Whole grain bread
E- Hot dogs
A- Low-fat dairy B- Poultry C- Fish D- Legumes
A nurse is assessing a patient for orthostatic hypotension. After taking their blood pressure and pulse in the supine position, what should the nurse do next? A- Repeat blood pressure and pulse in this position B- Take blood pressure and pulse with the patient sitting C- Record the blood pressure and pulse with patient standing
B- Take blood pressure and pulse with the patient sitting
______ ______ is a decrease in blood pressure when the patient changes position from lying to sitting.
Orthostatic hypotension
Which teaching should a nurse give a patient about dietary management of Stage 1 Hypertension?
A- Restrict all caffeine B- Restrict sodium intake C- Increase protein intake D- Use calcium supplements
B- Restrict sodium intake
Which drugs can cause secondary hypertension?
A- Estrogen
B- Glucocorticoids
C- Losartan
D- Acetaminophen
E- Azithromycin
A, B,
The nurse teaches a 28-year old man newly diagnosed with hypertension about lifestyle modifications to reduce his blood pressure. Which statement by the patient requires an intervention by the nurse? A- "I will avoid adding salt to my food during or after cooking." B- "If I lose weight I might not need to continue taking medication." C- "I can lower by blood pressure by switching to smokeless tobacco."
C- "I can lower by blood pressure by switching to smokeless tobacco."
______ slow the heart rate, which decreases the amount of blood pumped through the blood vessels.
Beta blockers
Which lab test result would indicate that a patient with hypertension has organ damage?
A- BUN 15 mg/dL
B- Serum uric acid 3.8 mg/dL
C- Serum creatinine 2.6 mg/dL
D- Serum potassium of 3.5 mEq/dL
C- Serum creatinine 2.6 mg/dL
Which symptoms are possible signs of hypertension? A- Headache B- Chest pain C- Clear vision D- Dizziness E- Energized
A- Headache B- Chest pain D- Dizziness
A 44-year old man is diagnosed with hypertension and receives a prescription for furosemide. After the nurse teaches him about the medication, which statement by the patient indicates his correct understanding? A- "If I take this medication I will need a low potassium diet" B- "It is normal to have some swelling in my face while taking this medication." C- "If I develop a dry cough while taking this medication I should notify my doctor. D-"I should take this medication in the morning."
D-"I should take this medication in the morning."
______ is a situation where the blood pressure is severely elevated but there is no signs of impending organ damage
Hypertensive urgency
A client is prescribed amlodipine for control of hypertension. What health teaching will the nurse provide before the client beings therapy?
A- "You may develop a higher pulse rate."
B- "You may notice some swelling in your feet."
C- "You may develop a nagging cough."
D- "Your diet should include foods high in sodium."
B- "You may notice some swelling in your feet."
What are some psychosocial factors that affect hypertension?
A- Job B- Finances C- Vacation D- Death in the family E- Exercise
A- Job B- Finances D- Death in the family