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Managing Hypertension
100

systolic pressure that is equal to or greater than 130 mm Hg and a diastolic pressure that is equal to or greater than 80 mm Hg when taken at least twice and averaged on two different occasions 2 weeks apart.


What is hypertension

100

what should you advise patient to stop doing?

What is smoking

100
High blood pressure causes a shearing force against the artery walls and speeds the development of this.
What is Atherosclerosis
100
An excess of this dietary mineral can cause increased blood pressure
What is Sodium
100

Initial treatment for a patient with pre or mild hypertension

What is "Lifestyle Modifications"

200

Increasing age, obesity and African American ethnicity

What are risk factors for high blood pressure

200

what should patient restrict in their diet?

What is sodium and fats?

200

 examination that the patient will have if retinal damage has occurred?

what is Eye exam

200
Drinking an excess amount of this increases your risk of high blood pressure
What is alcohol
200
Lifestyle modifications to decrease Blood pressure include _______ for 30 minutes most days of the week and a reduction in _______
What is exercise and weight
300

Name for the most common type of high blood pressure whose cause is unclear but likely has multiple factors

What is primary or essential hypertension

300

what should patient limit their daily intake of?

What is alcohol?

300

diagnostic tests that will be ordered to determine whether any damage has been done to the heart muscle?

What is Cardiac Stress test and ECG, echocardiogram

300
Switching to drinks without ______ and eating less _____ foods may decrease blood pressure
What is caffeine and processed
300
A class of Over the Counter medicines that should be avoided with high blood pressure
What is decongestants (such as pseudoephedrine)
400
Genetics, unhealthy diet, smoking, certain medications
What are possible causes of primary hypertension
400

what should patient manage to keep blood pressure under control 

What is stress

400

Hypertensive patients develop _____ at a rate  2-3 times greater than those with normal BP

what is coronary heart disease 

400
The recommend amount of dietary fiber per day that may help keep blood pressure normal
What is 25-30 grams
400

classifications of medication used for treating hypertension

What is Thiazide diuretics, ARBs, ACEs, beta blockers

500

increases peripheral vascular resistance and stimulates sympathetic nervous system activity and is excessive can contribute to the development of hypertension


What is stress

500

what should you educate a patient about high blood pressure?

What is obtain an accurate blood pressure reading?

500
A hypertensive crisis with a B/P greater than 180/110 can cause acute damage to these 3 organs
What are the brain, heart and kidneys
500
A diet rich in fruits, vegetables, nuts, low fat dairy products and decreased saturated fats
What is the DASH diet ( Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension)
500
A common side effect of "Ace Inhibitors" a class of antihypertensives
What is cough