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Exam 2 - DASH Flashcards

1
Q

What is blood pressure? What is normal blood pressure?

A

Blood pressure is the measure of the force of blood against the walls of the arteries.

Normal BP is

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What is blood pressure? What is normal blood pressure?

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Blood pressure is the measure of the force of blood against the walls of the arteries.

Normal BP is

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What is hypertension? What can it lead to?

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Persistently high blood pressure.

Occurs in 1/2 U.S. Adults

AKA as the Silent Killer

Can lead to:

  1. Heart Attack
  2. Stroke
  3. Kidney Disease
  4. Congestive Heart Failure
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4
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How do you spot a stroke? What is the acronym?

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FAST

F- Face Drooping
A- Arm Weakness
S- Speech Difficulty
T- Time to Call 911

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What is normal blood pressure?

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6
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What is pre-hypertensive?

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120-139/80-89

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7
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What is stage 3 hypertension?

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> 180 / > 110

Or equal to

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8
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What are the two types of hypertensions?

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  1. Primary/Essential/Idiopathic

2. Seconday

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What is the most common type of hypertension?

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Primary Hypertension accounts for 95% of all cases.

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10
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What is primary hypertension influenced by?

A

Diet and Lifestyle

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11
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What is the most common cause for secondary hypertension?

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Kidney Disease is the greatest cause

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12
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What is DASH?

A

Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension

Following the DASH diet and reducing sodium intake will result in lowering blood pressure and may help prevent hypertension.

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What are the 4 DASH diet concepts?

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  1. Low in saturated fats, cholesterol, and total fat; these are the heart healthy guidelines.
  2. Emphasizes fruits, vegetables, fat-free, and low-fat dairy.
  3. Includes whole grains, fish, poultry, and nuts.
  4. Reduced quantities of lean red meats, sweets, added sugars, and sugar-containing beverages.
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14
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During the DASH study through NHLBI, they found that the biggest drop in blood pressure was at what amount of sodium?

A

1,500mg

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15
Q

What are some other outcomes when following a DASH program?

TC?
LDL?
HDL?

A

Lowers TC, LDL, and HDL.

However, the net effect is still a decreased risk of CVD.

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16
Q

What three minerals are associated with lower BP? What are their quantities?

A

Potassium -> 4,700mg
Magnesium -> 500 mg
Calcium -> 1,240

17
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How much sodium should you aim for daily? How much potassium?

A

Sodium -> 1,500 mg

Potassium -> 2,700 mg

18
Q

What does the dash diet have more of compared to a USDA eating pattern?

A

It may have more fruits, vegetables, and whole grains.

19
Q

What are some ways to reducing sodium in a product?

A 
Use herbs and spices in place of salt
Taste before salting
Add little or no salt at the table
Read labels
Select low-sodium or salt-free products
20
Q

What is hypertension? What can it lead to?

A

Persistently high blood pressure.

Occurs in 1/2 U.S. Adults

AKA as the Silent Killer

Can lead to:

  1. Heart Attack
  2. Stroke
  3. Kidney Disease
  4. Congestive Heart Failure
21
Q

How do you spot a stroke? What is the acronym?

A

FAST

F- Face Drooping
A- Arm Weakness
S- Speech Difficulty
T- Time to Call 911

22
Q

What is normal blood pressure?

A
23
Q

What is pre-hypertensive?

A

120-139/80-89

24
Q

What is stage 3 hypertension?

A

> 180 / > 110

Or equal to

25
Q

What are the two types of hypertensions?

A
  1. Primary/Essential/Idiopathic

2. Seconday

26
Q

What is the most common type of hypertension?

A

Primary Hypertension accounts for 95% of all cases.

27
Q

What is primary hypertension influenced by?

A

Diet and Lifestyle

28
Q

What is the most common cause for secondary hypertension?

A

Kidney Disease is the greatest cause

29
Q

What is DASH?

A

Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension

Following the DASH diet and reducing sodium intake will result in lowering blood pressure and may help prevent hypertension.

30
Q

What are the 4 DASH diet concepts?

A
  1. Low in saturated fats, cholesterol, and total fat; these are the heart healthy guidelines.
  2. Emphasizes fruits, vegetables, fat-free, and low-fat dairy.
  3. Includes whole grains, fish, poultry, and nuts.
  4. Reduced quantities of lean red meats, sweets, added sugars, and sugar-containing beverages.
31
Q

During the DASH study through NHLBI, they found that the biggest drop in blood pressure was at what amount of sodium?

A

1,500mg

32
Q

What are some other outcomes when following a DASH program?

TC?
LDL?
HDL?

A

Lowers TC, LDL, and HDL.

However, the net effect is still a decreased risk of CVD.

33
Q

What three minerals are associated with lower BP? What are their quantities?

A

Potassium -> 4,700mg
Magnesium -> 500 mg
Calcium -> 1,240

34
Q

How much sodium should you aim for daily? How much potassium?

A

Sodium -> 1,500 mg

Potassium -> 2,700 mg

35
Q

What does the dash diet have more of compared to a USDA eating pattern?

A

It may have more fruits, vegetables, and whole grains.

36
Q

What are some ways to reducing sodium in a product?

A 
Use herbs and spices in place of salt
Taste before salting
Add little or no salt at the table
Read labels
Select low-sodium or salt-free products

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