HYPERTENSION Flashcards
1
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Define hypertension
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2
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Risk factors of hypertension
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- Age
- Family history
- Lack of exercise
- High sodium diet
- Overweight
- Regular consumption of alcohol
- Smoking
- Long term sleep deprivation
3
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Complications of hypertension
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4
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How to diagnose HPN
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5
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What are antihypertensive medications?
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6
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Examples ACE inhibitors
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7
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Examples of ARB’s
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Common s/e
Fatigue
8
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Examples of Beta Blockers
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Common S/e
Cold hand and feet
Sleeping difficulties
9
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Examples of Channel blockers
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Diltiazem
Verapamil
10
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Examples of Diuretics
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11
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What are the lifestyle modicfications in HPN
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- Low salt,low-fat, balanced diet
- regular exercise
- reduce alcohol caffeine consumption
- stop smoking
- have enough sleep
- normal BMI (BMI healthy weight calculator)
12
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Wnat are the side effects of antihypertensive medications?
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13
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Support group for HPN
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14
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What is BP?
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15
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What is SBP?
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