Blood Pressure Meds Flashcards
1
Q
How long should a Patient sit before a nurse checks their Blood Pressure?
A
5 minutes.
2
Q
Hypertension is defined as?
A
- A systolic pressure >130 mmHg,
or
diastolic pressure >80 mmHg.
3
Q
What are the secondary causes of Hypertension?
A
- Obstructive sleep apnea.
- Kidney disease.
- Hyperthyroidism.
- Some Medications
4
Q
What happened if Hypertension is left untreated. it causes?
A
- Heart disease.
- Kidney disease.
- Stroke.
5
Q
What is the most common symptom of Hypertension?
A
Headache
6
Q
How can we reduce the Blood pressure in the body of a Hypertensive Patient?
A
- By decreasing the amount of fluids in the bloodstream.
(By taking Diuretics)
7
Q
How do Diuretics work?
A
- They relieve the pressure of Hypertension by increasing the urine production.
8
Q
Which is the First-line therapy of Hypertension?
A
(Thiazide-type diuretics).
- Hydrochlorothiazide
- Chlorthalidone
- The are Potassium wasting (the loose potassium).
9
Q
What are the different examples of Diuretics?
A
- Furosemide.
- Chlorthalidone.
- Hydrochlorothiazide.
- Mannitol.
- Spironolactone.
10
Q
Diuretics are used to treat?
A
- Hypertension.
- Heart failure.
- Edema (Peripheral & Pulmonary)
- Cerebral edema due to head trauma (Mannitol)
11
Q
Furosemide works in which part of the kidney?
A
- Ascending loop of Henle.
12
Q
Furosemide is often refered as?
A
Loop Diuretic.
13
Q
High yielding concepts of Diuretics?
A
- Hypotension
- Hypokalemia (Muscle cramps, Dysrhythmias, fatigue)
- Electrolytes imbalance.
- Nocturia
- Dehydration.
- Can cause hearing loss (Furosemide).
14
Q
Which foods are rich in Potassium.
A
- Bananas.
- Winter squash.
- Sweet potatoes.
- Baked potatoes.
- White beans.
- Yogurt.
- Orange juice.
- Broccoli.
- Cantaloupe.
- Spinach.
- Tomatoes.
15
Q
Facts about Spironolactone?
A
- Its a weak diuretic.
- Its a Potassium sparing diuretic (prevents the loss of potassium).
- They Pt should go easy on potassium and avoid salt substitutes.
- Monitor the Pt for signs of Hyperkalemia.
