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What is the recommended frequency for hypertension follow-up for individuals over 39 years of age or at an increased risk for developing hypertension?
What is the recommended frequency for hypertension follow-up for individuals over 39 years of age or at an increased risk for developing hypertension?
- Annually (correct)
- Every 3 to 5 years
- Every 1 to 2 years
- Every 6 months
What is the systolic and diastolic range for an individual with an elevated blood pressure?
What is the systolic and diastolic range for an individual with an elevated blood pressure?
- Systolic: 140 – 150 mmHg, Diastolic: 90 – 100mmHg
- Systolic: 120 – 129 mmHg, Diastolic: < 80mmHg (correct)
- Systolic: 130 – 139 mmHg, Diastolic: 80 – 89mmHg
- Systolic: 110 – 120 mmHg, Diastolic: 70 – 80mmHg
What are the non-modifiable risk factors for developing hypertension?
What are the non-modifiable risk factors for developing hypertension?
- Elevated weight, Poor stress management
- Race/Ethnicity, Smoking/Tobacco
- Decreased activity level, Poor diet
- Family history, Age (correct)
What are the signs and symptoms of unmanaged hypertension?
What are the signs and symptoms of unmanaged hypertension?
What is the recommended therapeutic intervention for hypertension in terms of lifestyle modifications?
What is the recommended therapeutic intervention for hypertension in terms of lifestyle modifications?
What is the difference between hypertensive urgency and hypertensive emergency?
What is the difference between hypertensive urgency and hypertensive emergency?
What are the complications of unmanaged hypertension?
What are the complications of unmanaged hypertension?
What are the self-care measures recommended for hypertension control?
What are the self-care measures recommended for hypertension control?
Which medication class is given to a patient with atherosclerosis and/or coronary artery disease to reduce LDL levels by reducing cholesterol synthesis?
Which medication class is given to a patient with atherosclerosis and/or coronary artery disease to reduce LDL levels by reducing cholesterol synthesis?
What is the recommended action for the nurse regarding the blood pressure assessment before/after administration of a statin?
What is the recommended action for the nurse regarding the blood pressure assessment before/after administration of a statin?
What is the known cause of secondary hypertension?
What is the known cause of secondary hypertension?
What are the modifiable risk factors for developing hypertension?
What are the modifiable risk factors for developing hypertension?
Which diuretic acts on the loop of Henle in the kidney to cause sodium and water loss?
Which diuretic acts on the loop of Henle in the kidney to cause sodium and water loss?
Which medication blocks the production of angiotensin II?
Which medication blocks the production of angiotensin II?
Which medication prevents movement of extracellular calcium into the cell?
Which medication prevents movement of extracellular calcium into the cell?
Which medication decreases sympathetic nervous system response?
Which medication decreases sympathetic nervous system response?
Which diuretic promotes sodium and water excretion by increasing urine output?
Which diuretic promotes sodium and water excretion by increasing urine output?
Which medication is a calcium channel blocker that prevents vasodilation?
Which medication is a calcium channel blocker that prevents vasodilation?
Which medication is a potassium-sparing diuretic?
Which medication is a potassium-sparing diuretic?
Which medication is an ACE inhibitor that blocks the production of angiotensin II?
Which medication is an ACE inhibitor that blocks the production of angiotensin II?
Which medication is a thiazide diuretic that increases urine output by promoting sodium, chloride, and water excretion?
Which medication is a thiazide diuretic that increases urine output by promoting sodium, chloride, and water excretion?
Which medication is a loop diuretic that acts on the loop of Henle in the kidney to cause sodium and water loss?
Which medication is a loop diuretic that acts on the loop of Henle in the kidney to cause sodium and water loss?
Which medication is a beta blocker that decreases sympathetic nervous system response?
Which medication is a beta blocker that decreases sympathetic nervous system response?
Which medication is a calcium channel blocker that prevents movement of extracellular calcium into the cell?
Which medication is a calcium channel blocker that prevents movement of extracellular calcium into the cell?
