Hypertension - ANSWER this condition is determined only if the patient has had elevated
blood pressure readings over a significant period and under varied conditions
atherosclerosis - ANSWER the buildup of plaque in the arteries
Systolic blood pressure - ANSWER a measure of the amount of pressure that blood
presses against the arteries and vessels as the ventricles of the heart contract
Diastolic blood pressure - ANSWER a measure of the same pressure when the heart is
relaxed
Diuretics - ANSWER also known as "water pills", stop kidneys from reabsorbing water and
electrolytes, and increased water loss lowers the blood volume, which lowers the blood
pressure
Beta blockers - ANSWER are beta receptor antagonists that act on the beta receptors in
the heart, causes decreased heart rate and cardiac output and lowers the blood pressure,
medications end with suffix -lol
Angiotensin Converting Enzyme (ACE) inhibitors - ANSWER decrease the fluid volume and
also cause peripheral vasodilation resulting in lower blood pressure, medications end with
suffix - pril
Angiotensin II receptor blockers (ARBs) - ANSWER Lower blood pressure by blocking the
angiotensin II enzyme from causing vasoconstriction, medications end with suffix -sartan
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,Calcium channel blockers - ANSWER hinder the calcium ion influx in the vascular smooth
muscle of the heart, resulting in heart muscle relaxation decreasing blood pressure,
medications end with suffix -pine
Vasodilators - ANSWER work by directly dilating the blood vessels to produce rapid and
significant reduction in blood pressure, all Nitro-medications are vasodilators
Congestive heart failure (CHF) - ANSWER happens when the heart can't pump blood
efficiently to deliver an adequate supply of blood to the metabolizing tissues, usually
because of water and sodium retention
Hyperlipidemia (or high cholesterol) - ANSWER is the increase in circulating
concentration of cholesterol, cholesterol esters, triglycerides, or phospholipids
Cholesterol - ANSWER is classified as steroid-based and is a primary component of the
cell membrane
LDL (Low-Density Lipoprotein) - ANSWER one of the two main types of cholesterol, which
is also known as "bad cholesterol"
HDL (High-Density Lipoprotein) - ANSWER one of the two main types of cholesterol,
which is also known as "good cholesterol"
HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors - ANSWER also called statins, are the mainstay of treating
hyperlipidemia, and inhibit the enzyme HMG-CoA reductase, thus decreasing the cholesterol
production and reduction of LDL levels
Coronary artery disease (CAD) - ANSWER also known as atherosclerosis, is a condition in
which plaque builds up inside the coronary arteries
myocardial infarction (MI) - ANSWER heart attack
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, thrombus - ANSWER blood clot
Dysrhythmia - ANSWER a commonly used term to define disorganized or abnormal heart
rhythm
What is the formula for Wavelength? - ANSWER Wavelength (λ) = velocity / frequency
What is the formula for Pressure? - ANSWER Force (N) / Area (m^2)
What is the formula for Speed? - ANSWER Displacement (m) / Time (s)
What is the formula for Velocity? - ANSWER Distance (m) / Time (s)
What is the formula for Acceleration? - ANSWER Velocity change (m/s) / Time (s)
What is the formula for Density? - ANSWER Mass (kg) / Volume (m^3)
What is the formula for Stiffness? - ANSWER Pressure (N/m^2) / Volume change
What is the formula for Work (J)? - ANSWER Force (N) x Displacement (m)
What is the formula for Power (W)? - ANSWER Work/Energy (J) / Time (s)
What is the formula for Period? - ANSWER 1 / frequency
What is the formula for Impedance? - ANSWER Density x Propagation Speed (PS)
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blood pressure readings over a significant period and under varied conditions
atherosclerosis - ANSWER the buildup of plaque in the arteries
Systolic blood pressure - ANSWER a measure of the amount of pressure that blood
presses against the arteries and vessels as the ventricles of the heart contract
Diastolic blood pressure - ANSWER a measure of the same pressure when the heart is
relaxed
Diuretics - ANSWER also known as "water pills", stop kidneys from reabsorbing water and
electrolytes, and increased water loss lowers the blood volume, which lowers the blood
pressure
Beta blockers - ANSWER are beta receptor antagonists that act on the beta receptors in
the heart, causes decreased heart rate and cardiac output and lowers the blood pressure,
medications end with suffix -lol
Angiotensin Converting Enzyme (ACE) inhibitors - ANSWER decrease the fluid volume and
also cause peripheral vasodilation resulting in lower blood pressure, medications end with
suffix - pril
Angiotensin II receptor blockers (ARBs) - ANSWER Lower blood pressure by blocking the
angiotensin II enzyme from causing vasoconstriction, medications end with suffix -sartan
1
,Calcium channel blockers - ANSWER hinder the calcium ion influx in the vascular smooth
muscle of the heart, resulting in heart muscle relaxation decreasing blood pressure,
medications end with suffix -pine
Vasodilators - ANSWER work by directly dilating the blood vessels to produce rapid and
significant reduction in blood pressure, all Nitro-medications are vasodilators
Congestive heart failure (CHF) - ANSWER happens when the heart can't pump blood
efficiently to deliver an adequate supply of blood to the metabolizing tissues, usually
because of water and sodium retention
Hyperlipidemia (or high cholesterol) - ANSWER is the increase in circulating
concentration of cholesterol, cholesterol esters, triglycerides, or phospholipids
Cholesterol - ANSWER is classified as steroid-based and is a primary component of the
cell membrane
LDL (Low-Density Lipoprotein) - ANSWER one of the two main types of cholesterol, which
is also known as "bad cholesterol"
HDL (High-Density Lipoprotein) - ANSWER one of the two main types of cholesterol,
which is also known as "good cholesterol"
HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors - ANSWER also called statins, are the mainstay of treating
hyperlipidemia, and inhibit the enzyme HMG-CoA reductase, thus decreasing the cholesterol
production and reduction of LDL levels
Coronary artery disease (CAD) - ANSWER also known as atherosclerosis, is a condition in
which plaque builds up inside the coronary arteries
myocardial infarction (MI) - ANSWER heart attack
2
, thrombus - ANSWER blood clot
Dysrhythmia - ANSWER a commonly used term to define disorganized or abnormal heart
rhythm
What is the formula for Wavelength? - ANSWER Wavelength (λ) = velocity / frequency
What is the formula for Pressure? - ANSWER Force (N) / Area (m^2)
What is the formula for Speed? - ANSWER Displacement (m) / Time (s)
What is the formula for Velocity? - ANSWER Distance (m) / Time (s)
What is the formula for Acceleration? - ANSWER Velocity change (m/s) / Time (s)
What is the formula for Density? - ANSWER Mass (kg) / Volume (m^3)
What is the formula for Stiffness? - ANSWER Pressure (N/m^2) / Volume change
What is the formula for Work (J)? - ANSWER Force (N) x Displacement (m)
What is the formula for Power (W)? - ANSWER Work/Energy (J) / Time (s)
What is the formula for Period? - ANSWER 1 / frequency
What is the formula for Impedance? - ANSWER Density x Propagation Speed (PS)
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