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Chapter 18

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What is the blood pressure for HTN? 130/80
What needs to happen have a d/x of HTN? BP of 130/80 at least twice on 2 different occassions 2 weeks apart
Range for normal BP 120/80
Range for elevated BP 120-129/90
Range for HTN Stg 1 130-139/80-89
Range for HTN Stg 2 140/90
HTN Urgency 180/110
HTN Crisis 180/120
T/x for normal BP Monitor if risk factors present
T/x for elevated BP Lifestyle changes
T/x for HTN stg 1 ACE inhibitor ARB CCB
T/x for HTN stg 2 Drugs and adding diuretics
T/x for HTN urgency Observed in ER, Follow up with PCP, and give oral medications
T/x for HTN emergency/crisis ICU with fluids and medications
What medications would be given through IV to those in HTN emergency Nitroglycerin Nipride Labetolol
What is the desired outcome for a HTN emergency BP below 160/100 in the first 2 hours
Why do you want to decrease BP slowly To prevent renal, cerebral or coronary ischemia
What are the classes for diuretics Thiazides Loop K+ Sparing
What should you check for with thiazide? Sulfa allergy
What should you monitor with loop and K+ sparing diuretics Monitor diabetic patient for increased blood glucose
How does a thiazide diuretic work Increases the excretion of H2O, NA, K+ and Cl by blocking Na and Cl
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