Exam 2026 Part 1 |
Practical Nursing Study
Guide & Exam Review
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, HTN caused by genetics, lifestyle
HTN s/s HA
dizziness
fatigue
blurred vision
dyspnea
irritability
HTN tx decr. bp
smoking cessation
NO SODIUM**
diet/exercise
control stress
medications
hypertensive emergency bp 180/120
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MI, stroke, kidnet failure
hypertensive urgency 180/110
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No organ damage, tx w/ meds
thromboangitis obliterans (TAO) or Bueger's disease inflammation of blood vessels
caused by blockage in HANDS AND FEET(arteries/veins)
TAO & Bueger's disease s/s pain in fingers and toes
numbness/tingling
Intermittent claudication is cramping, achy pain in legs and arms when walking or w/ exercise
intermittent claud. is relieved w/.. rest
Intermittent claud. tx NO SMOKING
Raynaud's disease spasm of the arteries in the upper/lower extremities (fingers & toes)
Raynaud's s/s color change in hands/feet (purple/blue)
burning pain, throbbing