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Practice & learn Hypertension.Questions with Verified Solutions

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12 pages

Written in 2025/2026

Grade A+

LectMartin

rn 106 ch 26 hypertension.Questions with Verified Solutions

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8 pages

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Hypertension (Edapt) Exam Questions And Answers

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6 pages

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Overview of Hypertension (HTN) Quiz only.

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8 pages

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HYPERTENSION HTN Patient HYPERTENSION HTN Patient Questions with Verified Solutions

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23 pages

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Stages of Hypertension Questions with Verified Solutions

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1 pages

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Normal BP -correct answersless than 120 and less than 80 elevated BP -correct answers120-190 and less than 80 High BP stage one -correct answers130-139 or 80-89 High BP stage 2 -correct answers140 or higher or 90 or higher Hypertensive crisis -correct answershigher than 180 and/or higher than 120 general population BP goal -correct answers< 130/80

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10 pages

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TheCimeliarchErnest

more potent CV risk factor than SBP until age 50 correct answersDBP continues to go up with age correct answersSBP hypertensive emergency correct answerselevated P without current end organ damage; doesn't require rapid decrease how to lower bp in clinic correct answersoral furosemide (if vol overloaded) or oral clonidine at 0.2mg accelerated htn correct answersclinical evidence of severe arteriolosclerosis, grade III, IV, hypertensive retinopathy secondary hypertension correct...

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7 pages

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Insightfulsh3rry

What are the two physiologic contributors to blood pressure? correct answersCardiac Output Peripheral Vascular resistance What are the two physiologic contributors to cardiac output? correct answersHeart rate Stroke volume What are the 3 factors that affect Stroke volume? correct answersPreload Contractility Afterload What are non-pharmacologic recommendations for reducing HTN? What are the approximate pressure drops of each? correct answersReduce weight (5-20 per 10kg lost) Ado...

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6 pages

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Lisinopril/HCTZ correct answersZestoretic Losartan/HCTZ correct answersHyzaar Olmesartan/HCTZ correct answersBenicar HCT Valsartan/HCTZ correct answersDiovan HCT Benazepril/Amlodipine correct answersLotrel Valsartan/Amlodipine correct answersExforge Aliskiren/HCTZ correct answersTekturna HCT Methyldopa/HCTZ correct answers Atenolol/Chlorthalidone correct answersTenoretic Bisoprolol/HCTZ correct answersZiac Metoprolol tartrate/HCTZ correct answersLopressor HCT Met...

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1 pages

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What early manifestations is the patient with primary hypertension likely to report? a. No symptoms b. Cardiac palpitations c. Dyspnea on exertion d. Dizziness and vertigo correct answersa. Hypertension is often asymptomatic, especially if it is mild or moderate, and has been called the "silent killer." The absence of symptoms often leads to noncompliance with medical treatment and a lack of concern about the disease in patients. With severe hypertension, symptoms may include fatigue, ...

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9 pages

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Incidence of HTN correct answers- 33% of adults in the United States have HTN (77% take blood pressure (BP) medications, however only 54% have controlled BP) - Prevalence of HTN between races/gender: 46% of AAF, 45% of AAM, 33% of WM, 30% of WF, 30% of HM, 30% of HF Risk of uncontrolled HTN correct answers- BP > 140/90 (77% of 1st strokes occur) = HTN was a primary or contributing cause of death for > 360,000 Americans in 2013 (nearly 1,000 deaths each day) Major Cardiovascular Ris...

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4 pages

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Hypertension correct answersA blood pressure (BP) of 140/90 mm Hg is considered to be Changing positions slowly related to possible hypotension correct answersThe nurse is caring for an elderly client with a diagnosis of hypertension, who is taking several antihypertensive medications. Which safety precaution is the nurse most likely to reinforce? Postural hypotension and resulting injury correct answersAn older adult client has newly diagnosed stage 2 hypertension. The health care provide...

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3 pages

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Goal of blood pressure, < 50 yrs. correct answersSystolic <140; Diastolic <90 Goal of blood pressure >50 correct answersSystolic <150; diastolic <90 first line treatment for HTN in general population without chronic kidney disease correct answersThiazide-type diuretic, ACEI, ARB, or CCB (alone or in combination if necessary Example of thiazide diuretic prescription correct answersHCTZ 12.5mg PO QD Example of ACE I prescription if not maintained on diuretic correct a...

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1 pages

Written in 2025/2026

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What is does your BP equal? correct answersCardiac Output (which is stroke volume X HR) X PVR (peripheral vascular resistance) What does the Baroreceptors monitor? correct answersThe level of arterial pressure by sensing stretch in blood vessel...send signal to CNS The kidneys retain fluid when? correct answershypotensive The kidneys excrete fluid when? correct answershypertensive Which race is more at risk of HTN? correct answersAfrican Americans, starts earlier in life and is more ...

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8 pages

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Most common type of HTN correct answersEssential. Essential HTN is NOT caused by an existing health problem Secondary HTN characteristics correct answerscaused by specific disease or drugs taken that increase risk of high BP Risk of continuous hypertension correct answersContinuous elevation of BP in those with essential hypertension results in damage to organs by causing medial hyperplasia(thickening of the arteriole). As vessels thicken and perfusion decreases. Essential HTN Risk fact...

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4 pages

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Which action will the nurse in the hypertension clinic take to obtain an accurate baseline blood pressure (BP) for a new patient? a. Deflate the BP cuff at a rate of 5 to 10 mm Hg per second. b. Have the patient sit in a chair with the feet flat on the floor. c. Assist the patient to the supine position for BP measurements. d. Obtain two BP readings in the dominant arm and average the results. correct answersANS: B The patient should be seated with the feet flat on the floor. The BP is obt...

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11 pages

Written in 2025/2026

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Hx and physical correct answers48 year old African American male was directly admitted from his physician's office to the ICU after his BP was 210/114, and the client reported dizziness, headache, and fatigue. The client takes antihypertensives but lost his insurance and was unable to afford refills. He states his symptoms start3ed two days ago after his last dose of clonidine. Prior to this episode, the client reported that his htn was well controlled with his medications. The client has a m...

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2 pages

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At Mr. Landon's follow-up visit, the nurse notes a blood pressure of 208/92 mm Hg in his right arm. Which action should the nurse take next? a. Administer clonidine b. Assess BP in L arm c. Document BP reading d. Report reading to HCP correct answersb. Assess BP in L arm When developing a long-term care plan for Mr. Landon, which goals should the nurse include in the treatment plan? (SATA) a. The pt will accurately assess BP at home b. The pt will restrict dietary K when selectin...

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3 pages

Written in 2025/2026

Grade A+

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