Modifiable Risk Factors: CVDs & Stroke -- Above 115/75, what increase in mmHg increases the risk of major CV and stroke events? By what chance does it increase
SBP - 20 mmHg
DBP - 10 mmHg
Doubles
What percentage of patients have their BP under control?
52.5%
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Nursing 5336 FNP Exam 1 2024 Modifiable Risk Factors: CVDs & Stroke -- Above 115/75, what increase in mmHg increases the risk of major CV and stroke events? By what chance does it increase SBP - 20 mmHg DBP - 10 mmHg Doubles What percentage of patients have their BP under control? 52.5% Brainpower Read More What two demographics have the highest rates of uncontrolled BP? Black males Hispanic males Enhanced renal sodium reabsorption occurs in 57% of ____ compared with 27% in other groups. African Americans In Terms of gender, what is the prevalence of HTN (hypertension)? Men - Greater up to age 45 Men & Women - Similar rate age 45 -65 Women - Greater after age 65 DBP (diastolic blood pressure) is a _____ potent CV risk factor than SBP (systolic blood pressure) until age _____. More 50 After age 50, _____ blood pressure if more important than ____ blood pressure as it continues to rise. Systolic Diastolic A reduction of 2 mmHg give a ____% of reduction in stroke, a ____% of reduction in CHD, and a ___% of reductions in total mortality -6 -4 -3 A reduction of 3 mmHg give a ____% of reduction in stroke, a ____% of reduction in CHD, and a ___% of reductions in total mortality -8 -5 -4 A reduction of 5 mmHg give a ____% of reduction in stroke, a ____% of reduction in CHD, and a ___% of reductions in total mortality -14 -9 -7 Blood pressure is approximately ___% lower at night 15% Less than ___% of the population do not experience nocturnal BP dipping (lowering) 10% A non -dipper have a higher risk of ___ CVD and renal disease What intervention can be done to help restore the dip and achieve better BP control? Shifting BP medications to evening administration T/F: HTN (hypertension) is the most common problem in primary care True What can be the implications if HTN is not well managed? Morbidity and Mortality Farmington showed that the risk of heart failure was increased ____ for women with HTN. 3 Times What should a patient avoid within 30 minutes of a BP reading? Tobacco Eating Caffeine Alcohol In a new patient, what should be done when measuring BP? Measure in both arms Take subsequent BPs in higher arm How should a patient sit when BP is measured? Back supported Support arm passively at heart level for 5 minutes prior to taking BP Cuff should cover ___% of arm circumference 80% Lower margin of cuff should be ___ above antecubital space 2.5 cm Middle of the cuff should be over the ___. Brachial artery
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