Module 4 (part of test 2) Flashcards
Hypertension is when the blood in _____ is ______ than the space available?
vessels
greater
The source of the pressure in Hypertension is?
pumping of the heart
Arteries _____ to the heart have the highest pressure?
closest (aorta)
Where is the most common place to get an aneurysm?
descending aorta
_______ pressure is the pressure created when the ventricles CONTRACT?
Systolic (high number)
Diastolic Pressure is when the ventricles _______
relax
The resting resistance is modified by the _______ of the arteries?
elasticity
Normal BP?
120/80
Hypertension BP?
160/100
Pre-Hypertensive BP?
121/89
What are the 3 factors that create pressure?
Cardiac Output
Peripheral Resistance
Blood Volume
What is the basic underlying defect in hypertension?
failure in regulating vascular resistance
If you increase viscosity or volume of blood you _______resistance?
increase
_______million is the US have hypertension?
65
Young- men are at _______ risk
Old- men are at ________risk
higher
less
Hypertension is seen with ________Hypertrophy?
L ventricular
If hypertension is untreated it will decrease your life span by?
10-20 yrs.
Sustained hypertension eventually results in ______ and _______
arterial damage
multiple complications
_______ hypertension is found in 90% of hypertensive pts. and has no identifiable cause?
Essential-Primary-Idiopathic
Secondary Hypertension is due to?
underlying condition
Secondary Hypertension is most commonly due to _______disorders?
renal
Hypertensive Oral Manifestations are due to?
Medications used to treat hypertension
What are 3 common oral manifestations due to medications used to treat hypertension?
Xerostomia
Ulcerations
Lichenoid Reaction
We should avoid using LA with _____ in it for pts. that are hypertensive?
epi
An inability of the ventricles to pump enough blood to meet the metabolic demands is termed?
Congestive Heart Failure
Congestive Heart Failure most often begins with _______?
L ventricular failure
Left Ventricular Failure is initiated by?
increased workload
Myocardium Disease
Left Ventricular Failure leads to ______ Of the ventricle and _______ in the lungs?
hypertrophy
fluid accumulation
Congestive Heart Failure is also referred to as?
L Ventricular Failure
What is the most common cause of right-sided heart failure?
L ventricle failure
If the R-side of the heart fails first it is associated with what two problems?
congenital heart defects
emphysema
R-sided heart failure causes blood to back up into the ________ which causes ______?
peripheral veins peripheral edema (swollen ankles/feet)
50-60% of pts. with severe symptoms of CHF die within?
1 yr
50% of pts. with less severe symptoms of CHF die within?
3-5 yrs
NYHA stands for?
New York Heart Association
NYHA Class _____ of CHF has MARKED limitation of activity which causes symptoms?
3
NYHA class _______ of CHF has no limitations of physical activity?
1
NYHA class ________ of CHF has slight limitations of activity and slight symptoms?
2
What are the slight symptoms present in a class 2 CHF?
fatigue
palpitations
dyspnea
Class 4 CHF has symptoms present at _____ and worsen on ______ physical exertion?
rest
any
We CANT use vasoconstrictors (epi) on class ______ or ____
3
4
What is the term used to describe alternating episodes of hyperventilation and apnea during sleep?
Cheyne-Stokes Respiration
A pt. with Heart Failure will have Inspiratory _____ and _____, ______ breathing?
rales (crackles)
shallow
rapid
Ascites is defined as?
accumulation of fluid in the peritoneal cavity
The peritoneal cavity is?
membrane separating the organs in the abdomen.