OP 2: Chronic Diseases Flashcards
Comorbidity
The simultaneous presence of 2 chronic diseases/conditions in a patient
- Increases complexity & health risk for developing other conditions
Hypertension (HTN)
Increase in blood pressure causes excess force against arterial walls, damaging arteries over time
Risk Factors for HTN
- Family History
- Obesity
- High Sodium Diet
- Smoking
- ETOH
Symptoms for HTN
Asymptomatic, headache most common
Diagnosis for HTN
Blood pressure reading
Systolic Blood Pressure
Measures pressure in arteries when heart contracts (beats)
Diastolic Blood Pressure
Measures pressure in arteries when relaxed (between heart beats)
Hypotensive
Sys: < 90
Dia: < 60
Normal
Sys: 90-120
Dia: 60-80
Hypertensive
Sys: > 120
Dia: > 90
HTN leads to:
- Impaired vision
- Renal failure
- Hemorrhagic CVA
- CAD/MI
- CHF
Pharmacological Management of HTN
- ACE Inhibitors
- Ca Channel Blockers
- Diuretics
- ARBs
Non-Pharmacological Management of HTN
- Low sodium diet
- Exercise
- Smoking & ETOH
- BP log at home
ACE Inhibitors
- Lisinopril
- Lotensin
Ca Channel Blockers
- Norvasc
- Cardizem
Diuretics
- Hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ)
ARBs
- Cozaar
- Benicar