NURS 325 FINAL EXAM FALL-SPRING QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS GRADED A+
Hypertension is a modifiable risk factor to prevent what? - (ANSWER)CVD
As BP increases so does the risk for - (ANSWER)MI
heart failure
stroke
renal disease
retinopathy
Blood pressure formula - (ANSWER)(cardiac output) x (vascular resistance)
Risk factors for hypertension - (ANSWER)Age
Alcohol use
Tobacco use
Diabetes
Elevated serum lipids
Excess dietary sodium
Gender
Family history
Obesity
Ethnicity
Sedentary lifestyle
Socioeconomic status
Stress
True or false: hypertension is asymptomatic until severe - (ANSWER)true
symptoms of severe hypertension - (ANSWER)fatigue, dizziness, palpitations, angina, dyspnea
,NURS 325 FINAL EXAM FALL-SPRING QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS GRADED A+
consequences of hypertension: heart - (ANSWER)CAD, atherosclerosis
Left ventricular hypertrophy
HF
consequences of hypertension: brain - (ANSWER)TIA/stroke, atherosclerosis
hypertensive encephalopathy
client teachings for hypertension - (ANSWER)take meds as prescribed, even if asymptomatic
BP/HR before each dose
monitor daily weight
discuss targets
do not abruptly d/c
consult physician for OTC drugs (cold meds, decongestants, appetite suppressants, NSAIDS)
continue lifestyle modifications
provider management for hypertension - (ANSWER)start at a low dose, gradually increase
try to decrease dose/number of drugs after 1 year
lifestyle modifications for HTN - (ANSWER)weight reduction
sodium restriction (<2300 mg/day)
DASH diet (fruits, vegetables, low-fat dairy, whole grains, nuts, fish, poultry)
alcohol restriction
30 mins of exercise 5 days a week
smoking cessation
normal blood pressure - (ANSWER)< 120
, NURS 325 FINAL EXAM FALL-SPRING QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS GRADED A+
<80
elevated blood pressure - (ANSWER)120-129
<80
HTN stage 1 - (ANSWER)130-139
80-89
HTN stage 2 - (ANSWER)>140
>90
parameter goals for HTN - (ANSWER)<130
<80
what contributes to BP? - (ANSWER)CO
volume
peripheral resistance
what can we control for BP? - (ANSWER)volume (RAAS)
vasoconstriction (SNS response)
what happens when GFR drops? - (ANSWER)kidneys trigger aldosterone secretion
Na, Cl, H2O retention
ACE inhibitors and ARBs: therapeutic use - (ANSWER)HTN
HF
MI
Hypertension is a modifiable risk factor to prevent what? - (ANSWER)CVD
As BP increases so does the risk for - (ANSWER)MI
heart failure
stroke
renal disease
retinopathy
Blood pressure formula - (ANSWER)(cardiac output) x (vascular resistance)
Risk factors for hypertension - (ANSWER)Age
Alcohol use
Tobacco use
Diabetes
Elevated serum lipids
Excess dietary sodium
Gender
Family history
Obesity
Ethnicity
Sedentary lifestyle
Socioeconomic status
Stress
True or false: hypertension is asymptomatic until severe - (ANSWER)true
symptoms of severe hypertension - (ANSWER)fatigue, dizziness, palpitations, angina, dyspnea
,NURS 325 FINAL EXAM FALL-SPRING QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS GRADED A+
consequences of hypertension: heart - (ANSWER)CAD, atherosclerosis
Left ventricular hypertrophy
HF
consequences of hypertension: brain - (ANSWER)TIA/stroke, atherosclerosis
hypertensive encephalopathy
client teachings for hypertension - (ANSWER)take meds as prescribed, even if asymptomatic
BP/HR before each dose
monitor daily weight
discuss targets
do not abruptly d/c
consult physician for OTC drugs (cold meds, decongestants, appetite suppressants, NSAIDS)
continue lifestyle modifications
provider management for hypertension - (ANSWER)start at a low dose, gradually increase
try to decrease dose/number of drugs after 1 year
lifestyle modifications for HTN - (ANSWER)weight reduction
sodium restriction (<2300 mg/day)
DASH diet (fruits, vegetables, low-fat dairy, whole grains, nuts, fish, poultry)
alcohol restriction
30 mins of exercise 5 days a week
smoking cessation
normal blood pressure - (ANSWER)< 120
, NURS 325 FINAL EXAM FALL-SPRING QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS GRADED A+
<80
elevated blood pressure - (ANSWER)120-129
<80
HTN stage 1 - (ANSWER)130-139
80-89
HTN stage 2 - (ANSWER)>140
>90
parameter goals for HTN - (ANSWER)<130
<80
what contributes to BP? - (ANSWER)CO
volume
peripheral resistance
what can we control for BP? - (ANSWER)volume (RAAS)
vasoconstriction (SNS response)
what happens when GFR drops? - (ANSWER)kidneys trigger aldosterone secretion
Na, Cl, H2O retention
ACE inhibitors and ARBs: therapeutic use - (ANSWER)HTN
HF
MI
