alterations in bp Flashcards
1
Q
Slow-onset elevated blood pressure without symptoms.
A
benign
2
Q
Primary hypertension of unknown cause. It may be genetically determined.
A
essential
3
Q
A condition in which the patient’s blood pressure is consistently above the norm for that patient’s age group.
A
hypertension
4
Q
Condition of abnormally low blood pressure
A
hypotension
5
Q
Rapidly developing elevated blood pressure that may become fatal if not treated immediately.
A
malignant
6
Q
A temporary fall in blood pressure caused by a sudden change in body position, such as a patient moving rapidly from a lying to a standing position.
A
Orthostatic (Postural)
7
Q
Elevated blood pressure associated with other conditions such as renal disease, pregnancy, arteriosclerosis, and obesity
A
secondary
