Exam 1 Study Guide PDF
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This document is a study guide for a medical exam, specifically focused on hypertension. It covers risk factors, lifestyle modifications, and other relevant information. This is likely a student or medical professional's study guide.
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Exam 1 Study Guide *Hypertension* - Risk factors - Older adult age - African America - Chronic Kidney Disease - Diabetes - Family History - Sex (males higher risk until age 64, then women) - Hypercholesterolemia - Overweight/obesity -...
Exam 1 Study Guide *Hypertension* - Risk factors - Older adult age - African America - Chronic Kidney Disease - Diabetes - Family History - Sex (males higher risk until age 64, then women) - Hypercholesterolemia - Overweight/obesity - Tobacco/nicotine (includes secondhand smoke) - Poor diet - Stress - Sleep apnea - Lifestyle modifications - Cut down on alcohol use - Maintain a diet low in salt (DASH diet) - Cut down/quit smoking - Maintain a healthy weight - Dietary sodium restriction (\
