Secondary htn - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

NRSG 3100 Unit 11 Latest Update Graded A+ Hypertension Most common cardiovascular disease Affects 1 in 3 Americans Complex disease- genetic and environmental components Primary and Secondary 90% of Primary HTN cases are... idiopathic 10% of Secondary HTN cases.... have a specific cause that can be identified (Cushings, hyperthyroidism, chronic renal impairment, arteriosclerosis, pharmacotherapy) Complications of HTN Damage to blood vessels, atherosclerosis, kidney damage, reti...

BP -affected by contractility, preload, and afterload (strongest variable) -block angiotensin II - block vasoconstriction -angiotensin II - potent vasoconstriction -epi - works on heart -noripe- vasoconstriction of vascular system primary hypertension idiopathic, most common, no cause secondary hypertension has a specific cause that can be identified corrected when you think HTN think ischemia HTN ischemia effects Master01 | November, 2024/2025 | Latest update 1 | P a g ...

Describe the characteristics of apoptosis. Correct Answer-A programmed cell death that is regulated or programmed. Necrosis: characterized by rapid loss of the plasma membrane structure, organelle swelling, mitochondrial dysfunction. Hypoxia is the #1 major cause of cellular injury leading to necrosis especially to the kidneys and heart. (Myocardial infarction) Page 52: What's new: Current research supports that after muscle heart injury that stem cells exist in the heart and differenti...

USPSTF - B/P screenings start at what age? - 18 for everyone USPSTF - Daily ASA regimens are recommended for what age groups? Men and Women - Men - 45-79 (to prevent MI) Women - 55-79 (to prevent ischemic CVA) USPSTF - Who should be screened for AAA? And how? - Men 65-75 by U/S USPSTF - Diagnostic workup of HTN includes which labs? - U/A, BG, Hct, Lipid panel, K, Cr, Ca. Optional: Urinary albumin/cr ratio. USPSTF - Major CVD Risk factor includes GFR < ? - GFR < 60 USPSTF -...

2017 ACC/AHA guidelines: normal BP <120 / <80 2017 ACC/AHA guidelines: elevated BP 120-129/ <80 Previous Play Next Rewind 10 seconds Move forward 10 seconds Unmute 0:03 / 0:15 Full screen Brainpower Read More 2017 ACC/AHA guidelines: stage 1 HTN 130-139 / 80-89 2017 ACC/AHA guidelines: stage 2 HTN ≥ 140/ ≥ 90 What is recommended for white coat hypertension? - lifestyle modification - annual ABPM or HBPM What is recommended for m...

PAEA Emergency Medicine EOR Exam Study Guide. what is the most common cause of heart failure? specifically left sided? right sided? - - MC is CAD (coronary artery disease) -L sided: *CAD* & HTN -R sided: *L sided HF* & pulmonary dz decreased ejection fraction, thin ventricular walls, dilated LV chamber, and an S3 gallop (filling of dilated ventricle) is associated with systolic or diastolic heart failure? - systolic (MC form of CHF) *(the sound is actually heard in the diastole though) ...

COMAT - Family Medicine | Questions and Correct Answers | Latest Update 2024/2025 Causes of secondary HTN - Answer -*renal artery stenosis* → most common cause of 2° HTN endocrine causes: hyperaldosteronism, thyroid or parathyroid disease, Cushing syndrome, pheochromocytoma, hyperthyroidism, acromegaly medications: *oral contraceptives* → most common 2° cause of HTN, decongestants, estrogen, appetite suppressants, chronic steroids, TCAs, NSAIDs coarctation of the aorta cocaineO...

ATI Pathophysiology, Questions and Answers with Explanations, 100% Correct, Download to Score A-1. The percentage of the FVC expired in one second is: a. FEV1/FVC ratio 2. The aging process causes what normal physiological changes in the heart? a. The heart valve thickens and becomes rigid, secondary to fibrosis and sclerosis. 3. A 55yo Caucasian male follows up after referral to cardiologist. He thinks his med is causing a cough and sometimes he has difficulty breathing. Which med was m...

Exam 2: NSG 434/ NSG434 (Latest 2024/ 2025 Update) Nursing Care of the Childbearing Family Complete Review| Qs & As| 100% Correct| Grade A (Verified Answers)- GCU Q: What is acute glomerulonephritis and its S/S? Answer: Inflammation of the glomeruli from a streptococcal illness -Weight gain -Mild proteinuria -Tea/soda colored pee -Abdominal pain -Fluid overload (HTN, edema, lung crackles, JVD) -Decreased urinary output -Signs of infection from streptococcal infection (high WBC ...

NSG124 Exam 2Elevated BP range - correct answer 120-129/<80 High BP Stage 1 - correct answer 130-139/80-89 High BP stage 2 - correct answer 140 or higher OR 90 or higher Hypertensive Crisis - correct answer >180 and/or >120 blood pressure = - correct answer cardiac output x systemic vascular resistance which type of HTN has an elevated BP with no specific cause? - correct answer Primary HTN which type of HTN has an elevated BP with a specific cause? - correct answer Se...