Essential htn - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

What are 95% of HTN cases? CORRECT ANSWER essential HTN What are secondary causes of HTN? CORRECT ANSWER - renal disease - renal stenosis - aortic coarctation - hyperaldosteronism from tumor or hyperplasia - Cushing's - pheochromocytoma - OSA What are the JNC-7 classifications and initial treatment of HTN? CORRECT ANSWER pre-HTN: 120/80-139/89 --> lifestyle changes HTN Stage I: 140/90-159/99 --> thiazide (or loop if renal patient) HTN Stage II: >160/100 --> thiazide +...

TTCNUR161Test2ExamStudyGuide. Nonselective Beta-Adrenergic Blocking Agent (Alfa Beta Blocker) (Propranolol) - Actions: Competitively blocks receptors in heart (= decreased HR contractility, excitability, membrane stabilization, decrease arrhyth., decrease heart workload, decrease O2 use) & in juxtaglomerular app. in nephron (no renin released = further decrease in BP. Indication: *HTN, angina, migraine headaches Re-infarction after MI's Prevention of stage fright Essential tremors ...

-95% of cases are essential hypertension -Secondary cause workup: renal disease, renal stenosis, aortic coarctation, hyperaldosteronism from tumor or hyperplasia, Cushing’s, pheochromocytoma, OSA -May hear S4 from forceful atrial contraction 03 Apex, S4, LLD, B3 JNC- 7 classifications and initial treatment of HTN -Pre-HTN is 120/80 to 139/89  lifestyle changes -HTN stage I is 140/90 to 159/99  thiazide (or loop if renal pt) -HTN stage II is >160/>100  thiazide + 2nd ...

WHNP & Midwifery Certification Exam (Latest 2024/ 2025 Update) Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct| Grade A+ What are the BP goals for adults younger than 60 and any age with diabetes or nondiabetic kidney disease? Less than 140/90 What are the BP goals for adults 60 or older ? less than 150/90 What is the etiology of primary or essential HTN? No discernible cause What is the etiology of secondary HTN? Underlying disease or condition that requires separate treatment What BP med...

NUFT 341 – CHAPTER 32-HTN EXAM QIESTIONS WITH 100% CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS What is the DASH diet and what does it include? - Answer-Dietary Approaches to Stop HTN Focus on eating less red meats, fat, sugar, and Na Focus on eating more fruits, veggies, fat-free/low fat mil/milk products, whole grains, fish, poultry, beans, seeds, and nuts What are the 2 primary actions of antihypertensive drug therapy ? - Answer-Decrease circulating blood volume (CO) Reduce SVR What Pt. teachin...

NUR 337 Exam 2 Questions and Answers | Latest Update | 2024/2025 | Already Passed **Cardiovascular System** Heart Disease: A Leading Cause of Death in the US Heart disease is a significant health concern in the US, and it is essential to understand the factors that contribute to its development. Modifiable risk factors include high blood pressure (HTN), smoking, hyperlipidemia, diabetes, metabolic syndrome, and obesity. Non- modifiable risk factors include age, gender, race, a...

Pediatrics in Primary Care: Exam 3 (Hypertension in Children and Adolescents) Questions and Answers 100% Pass Adolescents with what BP should be considered prehypertensive - Correct Answer ️️ - BP >120/80 (same as adults) What BP method is preferred in children? - Correct Answer ️️ -1. manual/auscultation (SBP: 1st sound- appears, DBP: 5th sound-disappears) 2. Right arm, seated, relaxed, quiet Most inaccurate readings occur in what patients - Correct Answer ️️ --infants -o...

PC707 Module 4 Cardiac Exam Questions and Answers What is BP? - Answer ️️ -Blood Pressure (BP) = Peripheral Vascular Resistance (PVR) x Cardiac Output (CO). Hypertension (HTN) Impact: - Answer ️️ -▪ Most preventable contributors to disease & death in the United States. ▪ If not detected early & treated appropriately, may lead to myocardial infarction (MI), stroke, & renal failure--& can cause target organ damage to the eyes, kidneys, ♥ & brain. ▪ It is the most common cond...

What is an indication for use of non-selective adrenergic blocking agents? A. Essential hypertension B. Malignant hypertension C. Secondary hypertension D. Malignant hyperthermia correct answers A.Essential hypertension ("Primary/Majority/Essential HTN" = 95% HTN has an unknown cause and "Secondary/Minority" = 5% HTN has a known cause) Rationale: The alpha- and beta-adrenergic blocking agents block all of the receptor sites within the SNS, which results in lower blood pressure, ...

Pathophysiology RNSG 1311 Final (RUTLEDGE)why is phlebothrombosis more likely to cause PE than thrombophlebitis? - correct answer thrombus forms in vein and is less firmly attached when comparing angina and MI which statement is CORRECT - correct answer angina is relieved by rest and nitro, where MI is NOT Low-density Lipoproteins (LDL) : - correct answer promote atheroma development cardiac cells can withstand ischemic conditions for ____ before irreversible cell injury occurs - correc...