NBDHE Medical Conditions Exam Review Solution 2024 Updated A+

NBDHE Medical Conditions Exam Review Solution 2024 Updated A+ ASA I - ANS-Normal healthy patient ASA II - ANS-Patient with mild systemic conditions: -allergies -controlled hypertension -asthma -diabetes without systemic effects -cigarette smoking WITHOUT chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) -BMI of 30-39 -Pregnancy with NO other systemic conditions ASA III - ANS-Patient with severe systemic diseases and some functional limitation -Controlled disease of more than one body system -controlled congestive heart failure (CHF) -stable angina -poorly controlled hypertension -morbid obesity -chronic renal failure -Respiratory problems (COPD) -BMI 40+ ASA IV - ANS-Patient with severe systemic disease that is a constant threat to life -Possible risk of death -unstable angina -symptomatic COPD -symptomatic CHF -Hepatorenal failure ASA V - ANS-Moribund patient not expected to survive for more than 24 hours without surgery ASA VI - ANS-Brain-dead patient Normal BP - ANS-Systolic 120 mmHg Diastolic 80 mmHg Elevated BP - ANS-Systolic 120-129 mmHg Diastolic 80 mmHg Hypertension stage 1 - ANS-Systolic 130-139 mmHg Diastolic 80-89 mmHg Hypertension stage 2 - ANS-Systolic 140 mmHg Diastolic /= 90 mmHg Hypertensive crisis - ANS-Systolic /= 180 mmHg Diastolic 120 mmHg If patient's systolic and diastolic blood pressure fall into two different categories the __________ category should be selected - ANS-Higher (more severe) HBP is known as the - ANS-Silent killer Hypertension is the most prevalent cause of - ANS-stroke and kidney failure Contributing factors to HBP are - ANS-Atherosclerosis, arteriosclerosis, coronary artery disease, congestive heart failure, and diabetes Arteriosclerosis - ANS--Hardening of arteries -Blood vessels loose elasticity, become thick and stiff, sometimes restricting blood flow Atherosclerosis - ANS--Type of arteriosclerosis which arteries become hardened due to plaque build up -Plaque can cause a blood clot in arteries Sodium polishers can increase - ANS-Blood pressure Common side effects of antihypertensive medications include - ANS-xerostomia and hypotension Coronary artery disease - ANS...