oxygen
what is the potential complication of O2 therapy?
oxygen toxicity
what is the oxygen range you can be on for nasal cannula?
1-6 liter per minute.
what is the range for stage 1 hypertension?
140-159, 90-99
beta-blockers
what are the two types of oxygen administration?
low flow and high flow
what is the risk of using a simple mask?
skin break down in the nose and cheek area.
what is the range for stage 2 hypertension?
anything above 160 and 100
which hypertension medication helps the body to produce less angiotensin which then lowers blood pressure.
ACE inhibitor.
what is an important patient teaching for home oxygen?
No smoking while oxygen is in use.
patients with COPD
primary and secondary
which hypertension medication works by decreasing calcium so that the heart contraction is not as forceful?
Calcium channel blockers.
how is oxygen therapy best determined?
it is determined by ABGS.
In what situation would you use the Nonrebreather mask?
in an emergent situation because it delivers 100% oxygen.
what is hypertension's nickname?
the silent killer.
what do beta blocker medications end in?
LOL
what is an important consideration for high-flow oxygen therapy?
Should have humidification
what is something to avoid wearing due to static eletrictretly while on oxygen therapy?
Synthetic clothing
what is an important nursing assessment for hypertension?
eye exam
which hypertension medication helps the body get rid of excess sodium and water to help control blood pressure.
Thiazide diuretics