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Hypertension is often referred to as the '_______ killer' due to its potential for severe health complications if left untreated.
Hypertension is often referred to as the '_______ killer' due to its potential for severe health complications if left untreated.
- Silent (correct)
- Sudden
- Aggressive
- Rapid
A patient has a blood pressure reading of 135/85 mmHg. According to the guidelines, this would be classified as:
A patient has a blood pressure reading of 135/85 mmHg. According to the guidelines, this would be classified as:
- Normal
- Stage 1 hypertension (correct)
- Elevated
- Stage 2 hypertension
For a patient already diagnosed with hypertension, what is generally the target blood pressure goal?
For a patient already diagnosed with hypertension, what is generally the target blood pressure goal?
- <130/90 mmHg
- <120/80 mmHg
- <140/90 mmHg (correct)
- <150/90 mmHg
Which of the following is NOT a non-pharmacological risk factor modification recommended for managing hypertension?
Which of the following is NOT a non-pharmacological risk factor modification recommended for managing hypertension?
A patient is prescribed a medication ending in '-pril'. Which class of antihypertensive medication does this likely belong to?
A patient is prescribed a medication ending in '-pril'. Which class of antihypertensive medication does this likely belong to?
A patient is being treated with multiple antihypertensive medications, yet their blood pressure remains above the goal. This condition is known as:
A patient is being treated with multiple antihypertensive medications, yet their blood pressure remains above the goal. This condition is known as:
Which of the following classes of over-the-counter (OTC) drugs is most likely to interact with prescribed antihypertensives?
Which of the following classes of over-the-counter (OTC) drugs is most likely to interact with prescribed antihypertensives?
A patient presents with a severely elevated blood pressure and evidence of new target organ damage. This condition is best described as:
A patient presents with a severely elevated blood pressure and evidence of new target organ damage. This condition is best described as:
Which of the following is a sign of target organ damage associated with hypertensive emergencies?
Which of the following is a sign of target organ damage associated with hypertensive emergencies?
The most common cause of hypertensive crisis is generally attributed to:
The most common cause of hypertensive crisis is generally attributed to:
What is a key difference between aneurysms and dissections of an arterial wall?
What is a key difference between aneurysms and dissections of an arterial wall?
Aneurysms and dissections both require careful management. What is the most important nursing consideration for these conditions?
Aneurysms and dissections both require careful management. What is the most important nursing consideration for these conditions?
What is often cited as the primary cause of peripheral arterial disease (PAD)?
What is often cited as the primary cause of peripheral arterial disease (PAD)?
In contrast to PAD, what is the most common underlying cause of peripheral venous disease (PVD)?
In contrast to PAD, what is the most common underlying cause of peripheral venous disease (PVD)?
Which clinical manifestation is most characteristic of peripheral arterial disease (PAD)?
Which clinical manifestation is most characteristic of peripheral arterial disease (PAD)?
Which clinical manifestation is most characteristic of peripheral venous disease (PVD)?
Which clinical manifestation is most characteristic of peripheral venous disease (PVD)?
For patients with PAD, controlled exercise is recommended because it promotes:
For patients with PAD, controlled exercise is recommended because it promotes:
A patient with PVD is educated to avoid which of the following?
A patient with PVD is educated to avoid which of the following?
A patient with peripheral arterial disease (PAD) has wounds on their toes. What would be the least appropriate intervention?
A patient with peripheral arterial disease (PAD) has wounds on their toes. What would be the least appropriate intervention?
Individuals with peripheral venous disease (PVD) are at an increased risk of developing:
Individuals with peripheral venous disease (PVD) are at an increased risk of developing:
Flashcards
What is Hypertension?
What is Hypertension?
Hypertension, also known as high blood pressure, is when blood pressure is too high.
What are SBP and DBP?
What are SBP and DBP?
Systolic blood pressure (SBP) is the pressure when your heart beats. Diastolic blood pressure (DBP) is the pressure when your heart rests between beats.
BP Goal with HTN Diagnosis
BP Goal with HTN Diagnosis
For patients already diagnosed with hypertension, the blood pressure goal is typically below 130/90 mmHg.
HTN Nutrition Modifications
HTN Nutrition Modifications
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Main Drug Classes for HTN
Main Drug Classes for HTN
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Hypertensive Crisis
Hypertensive Crisis
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Urgency vs. Emergency
Urgency vs. Emergency
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Cause of Hypertensive Crisis
Cause of Hypertensive Crisis
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Aneurysms vs. Dissections
Aneurysms vs. Dissections
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Common PAD Cause
Common PAD Cause
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Common PVD Cause
Common PVD Cause
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PAD Risk Factors
PAD Risk Factors
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Extremities
Extremities
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Study Notes
- HYPERTENSION - is the "silent" killer
BP Classification
- Normal blood pressure is defined as a systolic blood pressure (SBP) of less than 120 mmHg and a diastolic blood pressure (DBP) of less than 80 mmHg.
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