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EKG MEDCA TEST correctly answered 2023 updatedHow to measure temp: - correct answer 1.Skin on forehead 2.Oral 3.Vaginal 4.Rectal 5.Tympanic 6.Axillary 7.Temporal artery In gut Temperature regulated by - correct answer hypothalamus. Short-term sleep deprivation causes higher temp. Long-term sleep deprivation causes lower temp. Normal temperature range - correct answer oral: 98.2 Armpit: 97.6 Rectal: 99.7 Normal vital signs range - correct answer Temp: 97.8-99 Blood Pressure: 120/80 Respiratory Rate: 16-20 per min Heart Rate: 60-100 bpm Problems that can cause low blood pressure - correct answer 1.Pregnancy 2.Loss of blood 3.Dehydration 4.Heart problem: heart attack, heart failure, bradycardia etc. 5.Infection 6.Allergic reaction 7.Lack of nutrients: vitamin B12 8.Endocrine problems: diabetes, hyper and hypo thyroidism, low blood sugar, low adrenal... Types of low blood pressure - correct answer 1.Postural/orthostatic hypotension: maybe caused by pregnancy, dehydration, diabetes, heart problems, burns, excessive heat, large varicose veins, and certain types of neurological disorders. 2.Postprandial hypotension: after eating. Mostly poeple suffering autonomic nervous system disorders or high blood pressure. 3.Neurally mediated hypotension: caused by miscommunication between the heart and brain. 4.Shy-drager syndrome: this rare disorder causes progressive damage to the autonomic nervous system, which controls in voluntary functions such as blood pressure, heart rate, breathing, and digestion. Main characteristics-- severe orthostatic hypotension in combination with very high blood pressure when lying down. blood pressure - correct answer described as systolic and diastolic pressure Hypertension or high blood pressure treatment - correct answer 1.Alpha-blocker 2.Beta-blocker 3.AlphaBeta-blocker 4.Calcium-channel blocker 5.Renin inhibitor 6.Angiotensin II receptor blocker 7.Thiazide diuretics 8.Vasodilator 9.Central acting agents 10.ACE inhibitor Measurement of blood pressure - correct answer Normal: 120/80 Prehypertension: 120-139/80-89

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