Pre-test and post test for Cardiac Flashcards
What is the amount of blood pumped in 1 minute called
cardiac output
what is the most common primary diagnosis in the US
hypertension
what is hypertension called when it is not caused by another disease process
primary hypertension
when hypertension has caused damage to other organs, what is it called
complicated hypertension
which part of the heart pushes blood out to the rest of the body
left ventricle
what is the diet called that includes fruits, veggies, grains, fish, nuts, etc for cardiac pts
DASH
side effects of this med include orthostatic hypotension, sexual dysfunction, vertigo, and tachycardia
alpha-adrenergic antagonists (Alpha-blockers)
we monitor K+ when giving this med
furosimide
what is a diuretic that is primarily used to treat hypertension
hydrochlorathiazide
a decrease in bp upon standing of 20 mmHg or greater systolic or 10 mmHg or greater diastolic is called what
orthostatic hypotension
what is the primary nursing intervention for orthostatic hypotension
safety
vasoconstriction leads to increased bp: t or f
true
what part of the heart is the blood most oxygen rich
rt ventricle
accumulation of lipids or fatty substances in vessel walls is
atherlerosclerosis
what are age, gender, and ethnicity
non-modifiable risk factors