HTN Flashcards
1
Q
Most common chronic disease among U.S. adults is
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HTN
2
Q
Prehypertension is
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120/139 or 80/89
3
Q
Stage 1 hypertension is
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140/159 or 90/99
4
Q
Stage 2 hypertension is
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> /=160 or /=100
5
Q
CNS, renin-angiotensin, aldosterone system, extracellular fluid volume malfunction causes
A
HTN
6
Q
An elevated BP is caused by__
A
increased cardiac output and peripheral vascular.
