Monica - Exam 3: Anti-hypertensives Flashcards
1
Q
Why is noncompliance an issue with managing hypertension?
A
it can be asymptomatic for years. it’s called the silent killer.
2
Q
Hypertension increases the risk of:
A
MI, CVA, HF, RF, PVD, PAD
3
Q
Non-modifiable risk factors include:
A
- family history
- age - blood vessels lose elasticity
- gender - before middle age > in men; >65 > in men
- ethnicity - african american = >salt sensitivity, develop at younger age, require more aggressive therapy
4
Q
Modifiable risk factors include:
A
- lack of physical activity: obesity, triglycerides, diabetes
- dietary: cholesterol leads to atheroslerosis; salt causes a shift of water, strain on heart
- heavy alcohol consumption
- nicotine: damages arteries leading to narrowing
- stress: chronic SNS stimulation, increased renin levels, activates RAAS
5
Q
normal blood presure
A
> 120 and >80
6
Q
elevated blood pressure
A
120-129 and >80
7
Q
hypertension stage 1
A
130-139 OR 80-90
