Essential htn - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

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 Nucleoside inhibitors (Zidovudine) Indicatio...

NBME CBSE ACTUAL TEST QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2024(COMPLETE) (Quiz bank with all the correct answers) (USMLE step 1)Medical examination NBME CBSE ACTUAL TEST 2024 62 year old woman - osteoporosis – a bisphosphonate is prescribed. The expected beneficial effect of the drug is due to which of the following? Decreased Osteoclast Activity Cohot Study of elderly women – relative risk ratio for hip fractures among those who exercise regularly is 1.2 (95% confidence interval of 1.1 to ...

polyphenols antioxidants flavonoids are most abundant polyphenols in our diet Phytosterols Naturally occurring sterols found in plants. Phytosterols lower LDL cholesterol levels by competing with cholesterol for absorption in the intestinal tract. Sterols added to milk, margarine, orange juice, olive oil, cheese, bread fruits and vegetable improve lipids, inflammation, and endothelial function nuts high in fat and protein (10-30%) monounsaturated fats and polyunsatu...

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...

NUR 128 Final exam blueprint Week 13: Sexuality 19.2 Family Planning o Preconception health promotion ▪ Helping the couple be in the best possible health state so they don’t enter pregnancy with unnecessary health risks. ▪ Stop smoking and limit secondhand smoke. ▪ Avoid or limit caffeine. ▪ No alcohol or drugs ▪ Discuss the use of RX drugs with HCP. This includes prescription & non- prescription drugs. Accutane (acne medication) was mentioned. ▪ If woman has thyroid dis...

Midwifery and WHNP Cert Exam Review Questions And Answers 100% Solved 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 medication can AAs of all ages take if they do ...

A nurse is teaching a client who has HTN about decreasing sodium intake. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching? A. Use soy sauce as a marinade for meats. B. Season foods with herbs and spices. C. Select processed cheese products when available. D. Choose a frozen dinner for a quick meal option. B. Season foods with herbs and spices the client should replace salt with herbs and spices when seasoning foods A nurse is providing dietary instructions for ...

absorption, distribution, metabolism, excretion - Answer-Pharmacokinetics involves absorption from the administration site either directly or indirectly in the blood plasma - AnswerPharmacokinetic absorption reversibly or irreversibly move from the bloodstream into the interstitial and intracellular fluid - Answer-Parmacokinetic distribution biotransformed via hepatic metabolism or by other tissue - Answer-Pharmacokinetics metabolism 1. highest bioavailability 2. places entire does into ve...

MSN 570 Advance Patho Questions and answers latest update 2024 MI Death of myocardium from sudden blockage of coronary artery blood flow What causes cell death in MI? unstable plaque breaks off, triggering platelet aggregation, coagulation cascade and thrombus formation. continued no blood flow in 10 seconds ischemia, 20 minutes cell die What consequence of cell death leads to CP? hypoxia as cannot meet cell demand for oxygen How is MI diagnosed EKG (STEMI) or elevated Tropon...

NCLEX NGN ACTUAL EXAM ALL 450 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS WITH RATIONALES ALREADY GRADED A+ ACE inhibitors - CORRECT ANSWER--pril: HTN, HF. AD: angioedema, cough, hypotension, hyperkalemia, hepatotoxicity, neutropenia, agranulocytosis, pancreatitis, SJS. Contra: pregnancy. Nursing: empty stomach, monitor for infection, dry cough, use contraception (teratogenic), avoid sports drinks/salt substitutes (extra K) ARB - CORRECT ANSWER--sartan: HTN, HF. AE: angioedema, hypotens...