Blood Pressure Flashcards
1
Q
(2 x diastolic) + systolic / 3
Average pressure within the circulatory system
A
Mean arterial pressure
2
Q
Systolic pressure - diastolic pressure
A
Pulse pressure
3
Q
False elevation of BP
A
Small cuff, arm below heart, white coat syndrome, caffeine
4
Q
False decrease of BP
A
Large cuff, arm above heart
5
Q
Triggers vasoconstriction to increase blood pressure
A
Angiotensin II
6
Q
Retains sodium and water to increase blood volume and blood pressure
A
Aldosterone
7
Q
Multifactorial but results from the organ or tissue itself
A
Primary hypertension
8
Q
A result of another organ (Ex. kidney failure, medications, adrenal tumors affecting RAAS system, hyperthyroidism)
A
Secondary hypertension
