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ch 37 for exam 4

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definition of hypertension   persistent BP greater than or equal to 140/90 or the current use of hypertensive medication  
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what does culture have to do with it?   detected in people 30-50 and is increasingly being found in children  
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secondary hypertension   more common in preadolescences with most cases caused by renal disease; underlying factors such as kidney disease, arterial conditions, drugs and pregnancy  
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primary hypertension   more common in adolescents; 90-95% of all cases, unk cause,  
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hypertension   the silent killer because it often has no symptoms  
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complications of HTN   damage to the heart, blood vessels, kidneys, brain, eyes, MI, HF, stroke, kidney disease, blindness, most predominant in african-american males  
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prehypertension   120-139/80-89  
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stage 1 HTN   140-159/90-99  
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stage 2 HTN   ↑160/100  
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HTN risk groups   A= no major risk factors, no target organ damage B= one or more risk factors not including diabetes, no target organ damage C= organ damage, cardiovascular disease with or without other risk factors  
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isolated pressure elevations   caused by atherosclerosis, occur in older adults  
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factors that determine BP   cardiac output and peripheral vascular resistance BP=CO x PVR  
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CO   the volume of blood pumped by the heart in one minute  
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PVR   force in the blood vessels that the LV must overcome to eject blood from the heart  
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diameter of blood vessels   regulated by vasomotor center; SNS extends from the medulla to the spinal cord to the thoracic and abd region  
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stimulation of SNS   causes release of epi and norepi= catecholamines= vasoconstrictors;  
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vasoconstriction causes   blood flow to the kidneys to be restricted which leads to the production of renin  
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renin production leads to   the formation of angiotensin  
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angiotensin stimulates   the adrenal cortex to secrete aldosterone  
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aldosterone is a   hormone that promotes sodium and water retention  
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age related changes affecting BP   atherosclerotic changes; decreased CO and increased PVR; pulse pressure widens in response to decreased elasticity of aorta  
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PVR increases   1% for every year above 60  
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risk factors for HTN   dyslipidemia, atherosclerosis, DM, tabacco use, men over 55 and women over 65, family hx, sedentary lifestyle, obesity, stress, stimulants  
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S&S of HTN   no symptom, occipital HA, light-headedness, epistaxis, organ damage  
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sustained HTN   causes the LV to work harder which causes hypertrophy and HF  
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indications of renal failure   nocturia, azotemia, proteinuria, hematuria  
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azotemia   accumulation of nitrogen waste products in the blood;  
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treatment of HTN   goal = gradually reduce PVR and BP  
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lifestyle modification   quit smoking, sodium and alcohol restriction, relaxation techniques, exercise,  
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pharmacologic therapy   used if lifestyle modification does not achieve a reduced BP; JNC recommends hydrochlorothiazide for initial therapy  
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diuretics   thiazide type, loop, potassium sparing; especially effective in treating african american pts;  
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monitor pts taking diuretics for   fluid and electrolyte imbalances, I&O  
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beta-adrenergic receptor blockers   (lols) decreased HR, strength of cardiac contraction and bronchial constriction; labetalol is less effective for african-americans;  
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SE of beta-adrenergic receptor blockers   bradycardia, hypotension, increased LDLs; contraindicated in pts with asthma, hypoglycemia, COPD, heart block, CHF;  
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NC for beta-adrenergic receptor blockers   monitor of bradycardia, hypotension, hypoglycemia - diaphoresis may be only sign  
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calcium antagonists   (zem and pines) reduce HR, decreases force of contration, dilates peripheral blood vessels  
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SE of calcium antagonists   flushing, dizziness, HA  
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NC for calcium antagonits   monitor for hypotenion, bradycardia, and edema  
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angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors ACE   decreases peripheral resistance, decrease fluid retention,  
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SE of ACE   chronic cough, dizziness, HA, fatigue, angioedima, hyperkalemia, hypotension  
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angiotensin II receptor antagonists   (tans) prevent vasoconstriction in response to angiotensin, prevent the release of aldosterone which reduces blood volume,  
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SE of angiotensin II receptor antagonists   dizziness  
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central andrenergic blockers   inhibit impulses from the vasomotor center that maintain the muscle tone in blood vessels, reduces peripheral resistance; clonidine and methyldopa  
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alpha-adrenergic receptor blockers   (sins) reduce peripheral resistance  
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SE of alpha-adrenergic receptor blockers   orthostatic hypotension, dizziness, HA and drowsiness  
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NC for alpha-adrenergic receptor blockers   pt should lie down for 2 hours after initial dose of when increasing dose, best given at HS for this reason  
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NC for administering HTN drugs   monitor for therapeutic and adverse effects, pt education  
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NC for pts with HTN   early detection, education and promotion of adherence are the keys to BP control;  
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BP cuff too small   false high  
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BP cuff too big   false low  
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most accurate BP reading   assess systolic pressure by palpation of brachial pulse while inflating the cuff  
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most valid BP reading   are obtained in the home  
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if BP is elevated initially   reassess it again in 1-5 minutes  
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if BP is severely elevated   diastolic above 115 the pt is in imminent danger of a stroke and immediate medical care is needed  
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DASH diet   is high in fruits and veggies, low fat, whole grains, poultry and fish, nuts, K, C and mg,  
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sodium   no more than 2 g; RDA is 2400 mg  
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orthostatic hypotension   sudden drop in SBP of 20 mmHg when going from a lying or sitting position to a standing position  
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common side effect of many antiHNT drugs   sexual dysfunction  
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hypertensive emergencies   severe HA, blurred vision, nausea, restlessness and confusion with very elevated BP - DBP ↑ 130;  
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malignant HTN   DBP above 140, most common in african american men ages 30-40  
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TX of hypertensive emergency   goal: rapidly reduce BP to nonlife-threatening level and then bring it slowly within normal range  
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NC for pts in hypertensive emergency   closely monitor BP, pulse, resp, LOC, IV access, I&O, N/V may indicate impending seizure or coma, interventions: take VS before each dose of medication; seizure measures to be taken- raise bed rails, elevate HOB, education  
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