Hypertension, FNP 1 Final Exam Questions with 100% Correct Answers
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Hypertension, FNP 1 Final Exam
Questions with 100% Correct Answers
What is the goal blood pressure for patients 60 years and older? -
<150/90
(if pt has diabetes or CKD, consider starting tx at 140/90)
What are the parameters for a 'normal' blood pressure? - <120/80
What is the most com...
How many blood pressure readings are needed in a week to allow for good
clinical decision making? - ✔✔12 readings / week
When should you consider initiating hypertension therapy with TWO drugs
instead of just one? - ✔✔if SBP is 20 mmHg over goal or DBP is 10 mmHg
over goal (20/10) - one drug should be a diuretic
* it's nice to use multi-drug combinations (i.e. HCTZ + spironolactone)
What is the blood pressure goal for pts with diabetes or renal disease of
ALL AGES? - ✔✔consider a goal of 140/90
What are two potential side effects that spironolactone can cause in men? -
✔✔gynecomastia and erectile dysfunction
Name some common potassium sparing diuretics? - ✔✔spironolactone
(aldactone)
amiloride
What class (es) of antihypertensive medication increases the risk of
hyperkalemia when administered w/potassium sparing diuretics? -
✔✔ACEI, ARB
What elements should be included in a focused exam of pt
w/hypertension? - ✔✔- eyes (fundoscopic exam)
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