Secondary htn - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

BP -affected by contractility, preload, and afterload (strongest variable) -block angiotensin II - block vasoconstriction -angiotensin II - potent vasoconstriction -epi - works on heart -noripe- vasoconstriction of vascular system primary hypertension idiopathic, most common, no cause secondary hypertension has a specific cause that can be identified corrected when you think HTN think ischemia HTN ischemia effects Master01 | November, 2024/2025 | Latest update 1 | P a g ...

NRSG 3100 Unit 11 Latest Update Graded A+ Hypertension Most common cardiovascular disease Affects 1 in 3 Americans Complex disease- genetic and environmental components Primary and Secondary 90% of Primary HTN cases are... idiopathic 10% of Secondary HTN cases.... have a specific cause that can be identified (Cushings, hyperthyroidism, chronic renal impairment, arteriosclerosis, pharmacotherapy) Complications of HTN Damage to blood vessels, atherosclerosis, kidney damage, reti...

Describe the characteristics of apoptosis. Correct Answer-A programmed cell death that is regulated or programmed. Necrosis: characterized by rapid loss of the plasma membrane structure, organelle swelling, mitochondrial dysfunction. Hypoxia is the #1 major cause of cellular injury leading to necrosis especially to the kidneys and heart. (Myocardial infarction) Page 52: What's new: Current research supports that after muscle heart injury that stem cells exist in the heart and differenti...

USPSTF - B/P screenings start at what age? - 18 for everyone USPSTF - Daily ASA regimens are recommended for what age groups? Men and Women - Men - 45-79 (to prevent MI) Women - 55-79 (to prevent ischemic CVA) USPSTF - Who should be screened for AAA? And how? - Men 65-75 by U/S USPSTF - Diagnostic workup of HTN includes which labs? - U/A, BG, Hct, Lipid panel, K, Cr, Ca. Optional: Urinary albumin/cr ratio. USPSTF - Major CVD Risk factor includes GFR < ? - GFR < 60 USPSTF -...

PAEA Emergency Medicine EOR Exam Study Guide. what is the most common cause of heart failure? specifically left sided? right sided? - - MC is CAD (coronary artery disease) -L sided: *CAD* & HTN -R sided: *L sided HF* & pulmonary dz decreased ejection fraction, thin ventricular walls, dilated LV chamber, and an S3 gallop (filling of dilated ventricle) is associated with systolic or diastolic heart failure? - systolic (MC form of CHF) *(the sound is actually heard in the diastole though) ...

2017 ACC/AHA guidelines: normal BP <120 / <80 2017 ACC/AHA guidelines: elevated BP 120-129/ <80 Previous Play Next Rewind 10 seconds Move forward 10 seconds Unmute 0:03 / 0:15 Full screen Brainpower Read More 2017 ACC/AHA guidelines: stage 1 HTN 130-139 / 80-89 2017 ACC/AHA guidelines: stage 2 HTN ≥ 140/ ≥ 90 What is recommended for white coat hypertension? - lifestyle modification - annual ABPM or HBPM What is recommended for m...

COMAT - Family Medicine | Questions and Correct Answers | Latest Update 2024/2025 Causes of secondary HTN - Answer -*renal artery stenosis* → most common cause of 2° HTN endocrine causes: hyperaldosteronism, thyroid or parathyroid disease, Cushing syndrome, pheochromocytoma, hyperthyroidism, acromegaly medications: *oral contraceptives* → most common 2° cause of HTN, decongestants, estrogen, appetite suppressants, chronic steroids, TCAs, NSAIDs coarctation of the aorta cocaineO...

ATI Pathophysiology, Questions and Answers with Explanations, 100% Correct, Download to Score A-1. The percentage of the FVC expired in one second is: a. FEV1/FVC ratio 2. The aging process causes what normal physiological changes in the heart? a. The heart valve thickens and becomes rigid, secondary to fibrosis and sclerosis. 3. A 55yo Caucasian male follows up after referral to cardiologist. He thinks his med is causing a cough and sometimes he has difficulty breathing. Which med was m...

Exam 2: NSG 434/ NSG434 (Latest 2024/ 2025 Update) Nursing Care of the Childbearing Family Complete Review| Qs & As| 100% Correct| Grade A (Verified Answers)- GCU Q: What is acute glomerulonephritis and its S/S? Answer: Inflammation of the glomeruli from a streptococcal illness -Weight gain -Mild proteinuria -Tea/soda colored pee -Abdominal pain -Fluid overload (HTN, edema, lung crackles, JVD) -Decreased urinary output -Signs of infection from streptococcal infection (high WBC ...

NSG124 Exam 2Elevated BP range - correct answer 120-129/<80 High BP Stage 1 - correct answer 130-139/80-89 High BP stage 2 - correct answer 140 or higher OR 90 or higher Hypertensive Crisis - correct answer >180 and/or >120 blood pressure = - correct answer cardiac output x systemic vascular resistance which type of HTN has an elevated BP with no specific cause? - correct answer Primary HTN which type of HTN has an elevated BP with a specific cause? - correct answer Se...