hypertension Flashcards

1
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treatment of hypertension

A

first do a physical examination
examine the neck circumference
theres always an increased bmi
theres enlarged thyroid
theres cushings syndrome

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2
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for the next phase of treatment

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the first thing is lifestyle change
if the bp is 130-139}85-89 then lifestyle change should be adviced and emphasized
eg stop smoking
physical activity and diet
reduce body weight

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3
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treatments for different grades of hypertension
for prehypertension

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life style modification and drug treatment after 6 months
and do drug therapy

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4
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for grade 1

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life style modifications and drug treatment after 3-6 months
we give drug therapy in the presence of diabetes

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5
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for grade 2

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drug therapy with life tsyle change for all individuals

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6
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in ht the bmi shouldnt exceed what value

A

25kg\m

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7
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what is the waist circumference for male and female

A

male=102cm
fem=88cm

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8
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what should be considered for aerobic exercise

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should be done 3-5 days a week
30-60 min
40-60perc of maximal aerobic capacity

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9
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what is the systolic bp and diastolic bp of hypertensive pple and for healthy pple

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4.1\2.2mmhg for ht pple
for healthy 2.4\2.6 mmhg

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10
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why is statci stretch excercise not recommended to ht

A

possibility of raising blood pressure

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11
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exercise progrem for ht

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active balance ex can be added for 15 min
1-2 times a week

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12
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what is the physical activity risk

A

systolic pb over 200mmhg
diastolic bp over 115mmhg

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