Blood Pressure Flashcards
What is blood pressure?
The force of blood thru the arteries
What is the recommendation for blood pressure?
120/80
What is the top and bottom values?
Systolic and diastolic
Systolic
Pressure while the heart beats
Diastolic
Pressure while the heart rests
What value determines if a person has HTN?
Diastolic -if the pressure. Of the heart is elevated at rest then HTN is present
What are the 8 risk factors for hypertension?
- ) African American
- ) obesity
- ) diabetes
- ) smoking
- ) anxiety
- ) activity
- )Position
- )caffeine
What are the physical signs of hypertension?
Hypertension is called ?
Chest pain
Blurry vision
Headache
The silent killer because most people have no symptoms
How can the size of the blood pressure cuff affect blood pressure reading?
If it’s to small the BP will be higher then it really is
If it’s to large then the reading will be to lower then it really is
What is the pulse pressure?
The difference between the systolic and diastolic numbers
What is the mean arterial pressure?
Diastolic pressure + 1/3 of pulse pressure; this value should be greater than 60
Systolic + 2(diastolic) /3
Before you give a blood pressure medication always check _____ and ______?
BP and HR
Hold the medication if systolic BP is less than _____or heart rate is less then_____
100, 60
What classes of medication are used for HTN?
- ) Beta blockers
- ) calcium channel blockers
- ) Diuretics
- ) vasodilators
Medications that end in pril are _____?
Ace inhibitor
Ace inhibitors correct heart failure by ____ after load.
Decreasing -they also promote vasodilation by inhibiting the production of angiotensin.
____ is an adverse reactions seen with the use of ace inhibitors.
Angioedema
Signs of angioedema are?
Swelling of the lips and mouth and cough
Which is more dangerous in and you Angioedema? A cough or swelling of the lips and mouth
What is the priority?
Swelling of the lips and mouth because it can indicate Laryngeal angioedema. A compromised airway is the priority
Medication that end in olol are ?
Beta blockers
Clients who take anti-hypertensive medications should be taught what method to avoid falling ?
Sit in chair or bedside for 30 min after taking medication to adjust to a lower circulating BP
What herbal medication is used to lower BP?
Garlic
Clients taking anti-hypertension should avoid hot Baths, showers and weather?T/F
True . These things can cause dizziness
What is the best diet for hypertensive client?
Low sodium , low fat DASH diet
