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High blood pressure is a major risk factor for _____.
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High blood pressure is a major risk factor for _____.
High blood pressure is a major risk factor for kidney disease.
Reducing average _____ intake could reduce cases of high blood pressure.
Reducing average sodium intake (from 3,300 to 2,300) could reduce cases of high blood pressure.
What BP constitutes pre-HTN in adults?
120-139/80-89
What BP constitutes Stage 1 HTN in adults?
140-159/90-99
What BP constitutes Stage 2 HTN in adults?
>160/100
HTN and stage is determined by at least _____ elevated BP readings on _____ different days at _____ different times of day. Use law of averages.
HTN and stage is determined by at least 3 elevated BP readings on 3 different days at 3 different times of day. Use law of averages.
Related Flashcard Decks
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
High blood pressure is a major risk factor for _____. | High blood pressure is a major risk factor for kidney disease. |
Reducing average _____ intake could reduce cases of high blood pressure. | Reducing average sodium intake (from 3,300 to 2,300) could reduce cases of high blood pressure. |
What BP constitutes pre-HTN in adults? | 120-139/80-89 |
What BP constitutes Stage 1 HTN in adults? | 140-159/90-99 |
What BP constitutes Stage 2 HTN in adults? | >160/100 |
HTN and stage is determined by at least _____ elevated BP readings on _____ different days at _____ different times of day. Use law of averages. | HTN and stage is determined by at least 3 elevated BP readings on 3 different days at 3 different times of day. Use law of averages. |
T/F Symptoms are not needed for a diagnosis. | True. Majority of people are asymptomatic at diagnosis. |
HTN leads to target organ damage in the heart, brain, kidneys, and eyes. How does it present in each case? | • Heart: Angina, Left ventricular hypertrophy, MI, HF • Brain: Stroke, TIA • Kidneys: Progressing dx can lead to renal failure • Eyes: Retinopathy of HTN, Blindness |
What labs are used to evaluate HTN in adults? | According to Asynch • UA • BUN, creatinine, electrolytes • CBC • Glucose • Lipid panel • Echocardiogram According to Case Study: • CBC • BMP • TSH |