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Question:
Normal BP
Answer:
Systolic <120 / Diastolic <80




Question:
Pre-HTN
Answer:
Systolic =120-139 / Diastolic=80-89




Question:
Stage 1 HTN
Answer:
Systolic=140-159 / Diastolic=90-99

,Question:
Stage 2 HTN
Answer:
Systolic=>160 / Diastolic=>100




Question:
Malignant HTN
Answer:
Extremely high BP >180/110




Question:
S/S of Malignant HTN
Answer:
initially asymptomatic, headache upon awakening, blurred vision, dizziness, chest
pain, difficult breathing, numbness in face and legs, tinnitus, flushed face, epistaxis




Question:
HTN Crisis
Answer:
acute and life threatening; accelerated HTN requires ER treatment because organ
damage can occur quickly

,Question:
Pharmacological interventions for HTN
Answer:
ACE Inhibitors, Diuretics, Calcium Channel Blockers, ARBs, and Beta Blockers




Question:
What symptom should you report right away with ACE Inhibitors?
Answer:
Dry nagging cough- discontinue immediately and teach about orthostatic HTN in
elderly




Question:
What is an example of an ACE inhibitor drug?
Answer:
Lisinopril, Enalapril




Question:
What is an example of a Calcium Channel Blocker?
Answer:
Verapamil, Amlodopine

, Question:
What is an example of an ARB?
Answer:
Losartan, Valsartan




Question:
What is an example of a Beta Blocker?
Answer:
Metoprolol, Atenolol




Question:
Pt. teaching for Raynauds disease
Answer:
Stop smoking, avoid cold and stress, wear warm clothing, take vasodilators as
prescribed




Question:
Pt. teaching for Burgers Disease
Answer:
Use vasodilators as prescribed, smoking cessation, avoid injury to upper and lower
extremities, can cause gangrene