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, Blood pressures that indicate hypertension Systolic pressure +140 mmHg
Diastolic pressure +90 mmHg
What is called the "silent killer?" Hypertension
Percentage of people with "essential hypertension"? 90%
Types of hypertension Essential HTN: no known cause
Secondary HTN: medical causes
Percentage of people with secondary hypertension? 10%
What is considered to be the cornerstone for treatment of Medications
hypertension?
Changes in B/P that occur with age include: - Atherosclerosis
- Decrease in the elasticity of vascular wall smooth muscle of major blood vessels
Define: stiffening of arteries Decrease in the elasticity of vascular wall smooth muscle of major blood vessels
which decreases the ability of arterial system to expand and contract.
Change that occurs with age.
Clinical manifestations of hypertension - usually just shows high BP
- retinal hemorrhages
- retinal exudates
- narrowed arterioles in the eye
- severe cases: papilledema
Define: papilledema Edema of the optic disc
What happens when B/P remains high: - Coronary artery disease (angina)
- Left ventricular hypertrophy
- Strokes & TIAs
- Pathologic kidney changes
Percentage of strokes and TIAs caused by HTN: 80%
Pathologic kidney changes associated with high BP: Nocturia: frequent urination at night
Azotemia: elevated BUN and creatinine
Management of HTN - maintain B/P at what level? Below 140/90
2026 | Cardiac Nursing
Study Guide, Practice
Questions, Answers &
Exam Review | Complete
Ethics Study Guide
Updated 2026 Questions and Answers
100% Verified Exam Prep and Comprehensive
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, Blood pressures that indicate hypertension Systolic pressure +140 mmHg
Diastolic pressure +90 mmHg
What is called the "silent killer?" Hypertension
Percentage of people with "essential hypertension"? 90%
Types of hypertension Essential HTN: no known cause
Secondary HTN: medical causes
Percentage of people with secondary hypertension? 10%
What is considered to be the cornerstone for treatment of Medications
hypertension?
Changes in B/P that occur with age include: - Atherosclerosis
- Decrease in the elasticity of vascular wall smooth muscle of major blood vessels
Define: stiffening of arteries Decrease in the elasticity of vascular wall smooth muscle of major blood vessels
which decreases the ability of arterial system to expand and contract.
Change that occurs with age.
Clinical manifestations of hypertension - usually just shows high BP
- retinal hemorrhages
- retinal exudates
- narrowed arterioles in the eye
- severe cases: papilledema
Define: papilledema Edema of the optic disc
What happens when B/P remains high: - Coronary artery disease (angina)
- Left ventricular hypertrophy
- Strokes & TIAs
- Pathologic kidney changes
Percentage of strokes and TIAs caused by HTN: 80%
Pathologic kidney changes associated with high BP: Nocturia: frequent urination at night
Azotemia: elevated BUN and creatinine
Management of HTN - maintain B/P at what level? Below 140/90
