Etiology of htn - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Types of prevention - answer-primary- car restraints, bicycle helmets, immunizations secondary- prevent for those with RF-pap, mammo tertiary-mgmt of established disease- meds, lifestyle Primary - answer-Preventing the health problem, most cost effective form of healthcare **IMMUNIZATIONS, ensuring adequate illumination at home (preventing falls) Secondary - answer-Detecting disease in early asymptomatic stages, screenings -Early cause finding of asymptomatic disease via the use of a sc...

HTN CC - Answer - asymptomatic HLD CC - Answer - asymptomatic DM CC - Answer - polyuria, polydipsia CAD CC - Answer - CP or pressure Asthma CC - Answer - SOB, wheezing How do you diagnose HTN? - Answer - Check BP How do you diagnose HLD? - Answer - Check bloodwork How do you diagnose DM? - Answer - Fasting blood glucose, HA1C How do you diagnose HLD? - Answer - Check blood work for LDL levels How do you diagnose CAD? - Answer - Cardiac Catheterization by cardiologist ...

Medical Standards/Regulations vs Medical Guidelines - ANSWER-Medical Standards/Regulations - are mandatory Medical Guidelines - are advisory / at medical examiner discretion Outcomes (3 results) and maxed interval - ANSWER-1. Certified - max is 2 years 2. Disqualified 3. Determination pending - 45 days Minimal Retention Period for Medial Records - ANSWER-3 years T/F Driver must carry valid ME Certificate - ANSWER-True T/F Motor carrier does not have to maintain a copy of the ME...

52 yo man - 6 hrs after onset of severe, epigastric abd pain > began at cocktail party > was there for 4 hrs - 3 martinis, lot of food PMHx: HLD (statin) 100.4F 104/min 150/92 mmHg PE: diffuse tenderness over upper quadrants BL - esp epigastrium; no guarding/rebound labs: WBC WNL, BR 3 (direct 2.4), alk phos 210, AST 325, ALT 360, amylase 1200, lipase 600 most likely cause of symptoms? - ANSWER-common bile duct obstruction choledocholithiasis = stone in CBD lipase high so th...

Gestational hypertension High blood pressure after 20 weeks of pregnancy Multi-organ, vasospastic process of reduced organ perfusion(hypoperfusion), activation of the coagulation cascade Patho of Gest. HTN: Etiology Origin unknown Is related to Hypoperfusion Vasospasm Endothelial cell damage Platelet aggregation Theories:::: -> limited to humans Preeclampsia HTN and proteinuria after week 20 or in the early postpartum period in someone previously normotensive.If no proteinuria n...

NRNP 6540 WEEK 7 Knowledge Check(wu) Abdominal, Urological, and Gynecological Disorders Questions and answers(100%) NRNP 6540 Advanced Practice Care Of Older Adults 1. June is a 69-year-old being seen for her GYN exam. She still has her uterus and ovaries. What do you expect to find on bimanual examination? Examining the female genito-reproductive system would be the same in younger and older patients. On a bimanual examination, the ovaries should not be palpable and the uterus should be small a...

Internal Medicine EOR Review (UPDATED TABLE GUIDE). Internal Medicine EOR Review Cardiology (20%) Angina Pectoris Stable Unstable Prinzmetal Predictable pattern* Aggravated c exertion; alleviated c rest or NTG; Caused by FIXED* plaque EKG: STd ONLY* Outpatient Setting Unpredictable pattern* New onset while RESTING*; NOT alleviated c rest EKG: STd or TWi* MUST ADMIT* Unpredictable/EPISODIC pattern* Triggered by COCAINE*, alcohol or triptans* EKG: STe +/- reciprocal changes M...

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...

Rosh Rapid Review; Questions and Answers 100% Solved Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA) Correct answer -Onset must be less than 16 years of age and symptoms persist > 6 weeks. -3 main subtypes: systemic (Still's disease), pauciarticular, polyarticular (most common) -Unknown etiology -Dx: clinical -Rx: NSAIDs, methotrexate, steroids, specialist referrals Hypertension: Eighth Joint National Committee (JNC 8) Recommendations Correct answer -PreHTN: systolic blood pressure (SBP) 120...

5 lead electrode placement - go in intercostal space! *Smoke over fire, snow over grass, and brown in middle!* 6 steps of rhythm strip analysis - 1. determine if regular or irregular 2. calculate rate 3. evaluate the p & QRS waves 4. measure the PR interval 5. measure the QRS 6. interpret rhythm A-Fib etiology - - Advanced age - MI - CAD - Valvular disease - Congenital heart defects - Hyperthyroidism - Stimulant medication abuse A-Fib s/sx - u-"F" fibrillatory waves -Ø discern...