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What pathophysiological processes contribute to hypertension (HTN) as described in the text?
What pathophysiological processes contribute to hypertension (HTN) as described in the text?
- Endocrine system balance and immune system regulation
- RAAS imbalance and sympathetic nervous system underactivity
- Renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system (RAAS) imbalance and sympathetic nervous system overactivity (correct)
- Parasympathetic nervous system overactivity and adrenal gland suppression
How does coronary artery disease (CAD) manifest based on the text?
How does coronary artery disease (CAD) manifest based on the text?
- Through an imbalance in the autonomic nervous system
- By causing chronic elevation of blood pressure
- Through the accumulation of atherosclerotic plaques in coronary arteries (correct)
- By directly damaging the heart muscle
Why is it important to identify risk factors for hypertension (HTN) according to the text?
Why is it important to identify risk factors for hypertension (HTN) according to the text?
- To recognize modifiable and non-modifiable risk factors for HTN and CAD (correct)
- To predict the exact onset of HTN in individuals
- To prevent sympathetic nervous system activation
- To guide the use of antiplatelet agents in treating HTN
What is the purpose of assessing levels of markers like hs-CRP and cardiac troponins in patients with chest pain?
What is the purpose of assessing levels of markers like hs-CRP and cardiac troponins in patients with chest pain?
What is the significance of elevated levels of Natriuretic Peptides (BNP and NT-proBNP) in lab results?
What is the significance of elevated levels of Natriuretic Peptides (BNP and NT-proBNP) in lab results?
Which action is crucial to ensuring patient safety and immediate assessment in individuals presenting with chest pain?
Which action is crucial to ensuring patient safety and immediate assessment in individuals presenting with chest pain?
What is a key aspect emphasized in teaching patients about drug therapy for hypertension or CAD?
What is a key aspect emphasized in teaching patients about drug therapy for hypertension or CAD?
Which biomarker is considered a risk factor for CAD when at high levels?
Which biomarker is considered a risk factor for CAD when at high levels?
How do Troponin T and Troponin I levels in lab results relate to CAD?
How do Troponin T and Troponin I levels in lab results relate to CAD?
What is the recommended daily sodium intake for most adults, especially those with hypertension?
What is the recommended daily sodium intake for most adults, especially those with hypertension?
Which diet plan is emphasized to help manage hypertension effectively?
Which diet plan is emphasized to help manage hypertension effectively?
What is the recommended alcohol intake per day for women to manage HTN or CAD?
What is the recommended alcohol intake per day for women to manage HTN or CAD?
Why is it important to encourage regular physical activity and muscle-strengthening activities according to the text?
Why is it important to encourage regular physical activity and muscle-strengthening activities according to the text?
Why is achieving and maintaining a healthy body weight emphasized in the text?
Why is achieving and maintaining a healthy body weight emphasized in the text?
How does stress management play a role in heart health promotion according to the text?
How does stress management play a role in heart health promotion according to the text?
What should be the nurse's priority intervention when administering a pharmacologic stress echocardiogram to a patient?
What should be the nurse's priority intervention when administering a pharmacologic stress echocardiogram to a patient?
Which instruction should be included for a patient about to undergo myocardial nuclear perfusion imaging with a dilating agent?
Which instruction should be included for a patient about to undergo myocardial nuclear perfusion imaging with a dilating agent?
Why is it essential for healthcare providers to monitor potassium levels in patients taking Loop Diuretics?
Why is it essential for healthcare providers to monitor potassium levels in patients taking Loop Diuretics?
Which statement is true regarding ACE inhibitors like Lisinopril in hypertensive patients?
Which statement is true regarding ACE inhibitors like Lisinopril in hypertensive patients?
What is an essential consideration for patients prescribed Beta Blockers such as Metoprolol?
What is an essential consideration for patients prescribed Beta Blockers such as Metoprolol?
What lifestyle factor significantly contributes to the reduction of heart disease and hypertension?
What lifestyle factor significantly contributes to the reduction of heart disease and hypertension?
Which treatment option is commonly recommended for managing hypertension?
Which treatment option is commonly recommended for managing hypertension?
What is a significant risk factor for hypertension according to the text?
What is a significant risk factor for hypertension according to the text?
How does poor diet contribute to the development of heart disease and hypertension?
How does poor diet contribute to the development of heart disease and hypertension?
Which lifestyle modification is essential to prevent coronary heart disease and hypertension?
Which lifestyle modification is essential to prevent coronary heart disease and hypertension?
Which medication type is NOT listed as a treatment option for hypertension in the text?
Which medication type is NOT listed as a treatment option for hypertension in the text?
Why is monitoring blood pressure regularly important for managing hypertension?
Why is monitoring blood pressure regularly important for managing hypertension?
What lifestyle habit plays a role in contributing to heart disease and hypertension?
What lifestyle habit plays a role in contributing to heart disease and hypertension?
What is the primary cause of Coronary Heart Disease (CHD) as described in the text?
What is the primary cause of Coronary Heart Disease (CHD) as described in the text?
Which lifestyle factor is NOT mentioned as a common risk factor for Coronary Heart Disease (CHD) in the text?
Which lifestyle factor is NOT mentioned as a common risk factor for Coronary Heart Disease (CHD) in the text?
What is a key strategy mentioned in the text for preventing heart diseases?
What is a key strategy mentioned in the text for preventing heart diseases?
Which factor is NOT listed as a common risk factor for hypertension in the text?
Which factor is NOT listed as a common risk factor for hypertension in the text?
How does atherosclerosis contribute to the development of Coronary Heart Disease (CHD), based on the text?
How does atherosclerosis contribute to the development of Coronary Heart Disease (CHD), based on the text?
Which risk factor for hypertension is NOT commonly associated with heart health issues according to the text?
Which risk factor for hypertension is NOT commonly associated with heart health issues according to the text?
What role does stress play in the context of heart health based on the text?
What role does stress play in the context of heart health based on the text?
What is a key strategy highlighted in the text regarding treatment options for hypertension?
What is a key strategy highlighted in the text regarding treatment options for hypertension?
How do high cholesterol levels impact heart health according to the text?
How do high cholesterol levels impact heart health according to the text?
Which process is responsible for narrowing and hardening the coronary arteries in Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)?
Which process is responsible for narrowing and hardening the coronary arteries in Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)?
What effect does persistent high blood pressure have on the arteries?
What effect does persistent high blood pressure have on the arteries?
Which of the following complications can result from untreated hypertension?
Which of the following complications can result from untreated hypertension?
How does diabetes contribute to an increased risk of Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)?
How does diabetes contribute to an increased risk of Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)?
What lifestyle habit is emphasized as a key strategy for preventing heart diseases?
What lifestyle habit is emphasized as a key strategy for preventing heart diseases?
What is the most common cause of angina, heart attacks, and heart failure in CAD patients?
What is the most common cause of angina, heart attacks, and heart failure in CAD patients?
How does smoking contribute to cardiovascular health issues?
How does smoking contribute to cardiovascular health issues?
Which risk factor for CAD increases with age due to natural changes in the body?
Which risk factor for CAD increases with age due to natural changes in the body?
How does a sedentary lifestyle impact the risk of CAD?
How does a sedentary lifestyle impact the risk of CAD?
Why is it essential to monitor cholesterol levels in individuals at risk of CAD?
Why is it essential to monitor cholesterol levels in individuals at risk of CAD?
Which lifestyle factor significantly adds to the strain on the heart and can contribute to CAD?
Which lifestyle factor significantly adds to the strain on the heart and can contribute to CAD?
How does hypertension contribute to heart attack risk according to the text?
How does hypertension contribute to heart attack risk according to the text?
What is the main impact of hypertension on kidney function based on the text?
What is the main impact of hypertension on kidney function based on the text?
How does percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) differ from coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) as a treatment for CAD?
How does percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) differ from coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) as a treatment for CAD?
Which lifestyle change is specifically highlighted as beneficial for heart health in the text?
Which lifestyle change is specifically highlighted as beneficial for heart health in the text?
What is the primary role of following a heart-healthy diet in preventing heart diseases?
What is the primary role of following a heart-healthy diet in preventing heart diseases?
Why is maintaining a healthy weight emphasized as a prevention strategy for heart diseases in the text?
Why is maintaining a healthy weight emphasized as a prevention strategy for heart diseases in the text?
Which treatment option is focused on improving blood flow to the heart in CAD patients?
Which treatment option is focused on improving blood flow to the heart in CAD patients?
What is the potential consequence of hypertension on vision according to the text?
What is the potential consequence of hypertension on vision according to the text?
How does hypertension contribute to kidney damage based on the text?
How does hypertension contribute to kidney damage based on the text?
What lifestyle habit can help individuals improve their heart health according to the text?
What lifestyle habit can help individuals improve their heart health according to the text?
Why is quitting smoking important for preventing heart disease according to the text?
Why is quitting smoking important for preventing heart disease according to the text?
