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Cardiovascular Drugs NUR2060 (1)
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Cardiovascular Drugs NUR2060Arterial Blood Pressure (BP): - ANS-Cardiac output x Peripheral Resistance
Cardiac output - ANS-Heart rate, Myocardial contractility, blood volume and venous
return.
Peripheral Resistance - ANS-arteriolar constriction
Hypertension - ANS-90% specific cause is undetermined.
Essentail(primary) hypertension--unknown cause
More prevalent in African Americans
Definition: Persistently elevated systolic, diastolic or both.
Blood pressure classification: - ANS-
What are the benefits of lowering blood pressure? - ANS-ALL OF THESE WOULD
DECREASE:
- stroke--> 35-40%
--Myocardial infarction-->20-25%
--Heart failure---> 50%
What can hypertension lead to? - ANS-Heart disease, kidney disease, stroke and
blindness.
What does hypertension treatment consist of? - ANS-Medications are used to control
hypertension & reduce symptoms. (JNC 8 Guidelines)
Effective treatments consists of LIFESTYLE changes and long term therapy.
Why is non-compliance a major issue of hypertension treatment? - ANS-Most people
feel fine so the individual doesnt feel the need to take their medications.
What are lifestyle changes an individual can do to reduce hypertension.
***THIS IS THE FIRST STEP FOR LOWERING BLOOD PRESSURE*** - ANS--
exercise: 30 minutes x day
-normal weight
-reduce salt intake
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