Hypertension Flashcards
1
Q
normal BP systolic
A
less than 120
2
Q
elevated BP systolic
A
120-129
3
Q
stage 1 hypertension systolic
A
130-139
4
Q
stage 2 hypertension
A
> 140
5
Q
hypertensive crisis systolic
A
> 180
6
Q
does someone in stage 1 need meds? stage 2?
A
stage 1 no
stage 2 yes
7
Q
primary hypertension
A
unclear etiology
8
Q
secondary hypertension
A
from multiple contributing factors (meds, renal disease, cushings, etc)
9
Q
complications with hypertension
A
risk of CVD doubles with every 20mmHg increase, starting at 115mmHg
10
Q
treatment for hypertension
A
-address secondary cause, lifestyle modification, pharmacological therapy
11
Q
do antihypertensives reduce sympathetic or parasympathetic tone?
A
sympathetic
12
Q
main B blocker used
A
propranolol
13
Q
main a blocker used
A
prozosin
14
Q
main a1 blocker used
A
clonidine
