lesson 8 part 1 Flashcards
it is sometimes called as “silent killer”
hpn
a systolic blood greater than 140 mmhg and diastolic greater than 90 mmhg
hpn
this system is responsible for delivery of blood, which carries oxygen and other nutrients, to the tissues of the body
cardiovascular system
is the force exerted by the blood against the walls of the blood vessel
blood pressure
the TOTAL BLOOD FLOW from the systemic or pulmonary circulation per minute
cardiac output
monitors the LEVEL OF ARTERIAL PRESSURE and counteract a rise in arterial pressure
arterial baroreceptor system
it KEEPS PERFUSION OF TISSUES in the body relatively constant
vascular autoregulation
it is an elevated BP WITHOUT an identified cause
primary hypertension
known as ESSENTIAL or IDIOPATHIC HPN
primary hypertension
it is elevated BP WITH A SPECIFIC CAUSE that is often identified and corrected
secondary hypertension
type of HPN: 120 to 139 mmhg / 80-89 mmhg
pre-hpn
type of HPN: 120/80
normal bp
type of HPN: 140 to 159 mmhg / 90-99 mmhg
stage 1
type of HPN: 160/100
stage 2
in diabetic patients: hypertension is defined as _____ mmhg
130/80 mmhg higher
type of HPN: 180/120
hypertensive emergency
blood pressure reading higher than 140/90 on at least ____ occasions
three
this disease is often associated with hypertension
high cholesterol
what test should be monitored for renal function
BUN and Creatinine
a situation in which blood pressure IS EXTEREMELY ELEVATED (more than 180/120)
emergency hypertension
a situation in which blood pressure is VERY ELEVATED but there is NO EVIDENCE OF IMPENDING OR PROGRESSIVE target organ damage
hypertensive urgency
healthy adults should restrict sodium intake less than or equal than ___g/day
2300
what is the recommended weight loss for px with hpn
10 kg or 22 lb
adults perform _____ aerobic physical activity for at least __ minutes
moderate-intensity; 30 minutes
this can occurs when antihypertensive medications are suddenly stopped
rebound hypertension
