Hypertension Questions Flashcards
What are two preventable risk factors for hypertension?
Obesity, smoking, diet, sedentary lifestyle, good sleep, manage stress
Blood pressure refers to the pressure against _____
artery walls
What happens to arteries when blood pressure is high for a longer period time?
It stretches and damages arteries
Hypertension is often called the ______
silent killer
True or False: High blood pressure means blood has trouble getting to the heart.
False
Which ethnicity has highest rate of high blood pressure?
African Americans (males more specifically)
What are three consequences of high blood pressure?
Heart attack, erectile dysfunction, heart failure, kidney disease, stroke, vision problems
Diet for hypertension?
DASH diet
Type of hypertension with no clear cause?
Primary hypertension
Type of hypertension that happens during pregnancy?
Secondary hypertension
Clinical manifestations of hypertension?
Headache, vision problems, angina, anxiety, confusion, nose bleeds,
What is angina?
Chest pain or discomfort
This medication blocks angiotensin I and II. Produces a dry cough in most patients.
Lisinopril (ace inhibitor)
Calcium channel blockers block this from entering the blood vessels, which relaxes and widens them?
Calcium
This medication blocks receptor sites for epinephrine and norepinephrine.
Beta blockers
