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Pharm Final
2nd Semester Pharm Final
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| systolic: 140 mm Hg or Higher; diastolic: 90 mm Hg or Higher | hypertension |
| common, often asymptomatic disorder in which systolic BP persistently exceeds 140/90 mm Hg | hypertention |
| what are the 4 stages of hypertension, that are based upon BP measurements>? | normal; prehypertension; stage 1 HTN; stage 2 HTN |
| systolic BP: 120-139 mm Hg; &/ diastolic BP: 80-89 mm Hg | pre-HTN |
| BP: less than 120/80 mm Hg | normal BP |
| BP: systolic: 140-159 diastolic: 90-99 | Stage I HTN |
| BP: systolic: 160 or Higher diastolic: 100-110 | Stage II HTN |
| what are the ways we treat/manage HTN? | use of antihypertensive drug therapy; modify diet (e.g. LOWER sodium intake, INCREASE protein); supervised exercise program; reduce stress levels |
| What is the cure for HTN? | There is no cure for HTN there is only lifestyle change and BP control/management |
| Is HTN treatment: short/long-term? | HTN is long-term...it is life long. |
| this is a drug that is inactive in its administered form and must be metabolized to its active form in the body, generally by the liver in order to be effective. | prodrug |
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