Hypertensives Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

A patient's blood pressure (BP) is 142/82 mm Hg. The health care provider prescribed a diuretic to lower this BP. The nurse knows that this BP is A.within the prehypertensive range. B.indicating stage 1 hypertension. C.indicating stage 1 hypertension according to the diastolic pressure. D.indicating stage 2 hypertension according to the new guidelines for hypertension. - Answer B.indicating stage 1 hypertension. Rationale: A BP of 142/82 indicates stage 1 hypertension. The systolic r...

MN553 antihypertensives Unit 7 Question and answer 2023/2024ARB's - correct answer Angiotensin II Receptor Blockers ACEI's - correct answer angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitors DRI's - correct answer Direct Renin Inhibitors ACEI - correct answer -pril, Benzapril, captopril, Enalopril, Enalaprilat, Fosinopril, Lisinopril, Moexipril, Perindopril, Quinapril, Ramipipril, Trandolopril ARB's - correct answer -sartan, Candesartan, Eprosartan, Losartan, Omestartan, Temisart...

The nurse knows that which diuretic is most frequently combined with an antihypertensive drug? a. Chlorthalidone b. Hydrochlorothiazide c. Bendroflumethiazide d. A potassium-sparing diuretic - Answer b. Hydrochlorothiazide The nurse is administering a beta blocker to a patient. Which is the most important assessment to perform before administration? a. Urine output b. Apical pulse c. Potassium level d. Serum level of medication - Answer b. Apical pulse Captopril has been ordere...

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Final Exam: NUR2571/ NUR 2571 (Latest 2024/ 2025 Update) Professional Nursing II Guide| Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct| Grade A- Rasmussen Q: glomerulonephritis Answer: inflammation of the glomeruli of the kidney CAN NOT FILTER Q: glomerulonephritis RISK FACTORS Answer: STREP 1-2 WEEKS BEFORE HYPERTENSION DIABETES & LUPUS Q: glomerulonephritis S/S Answer: EDEMA WEIGHT GAIN DYSPNEA DECREASE URINE OUTPUT Q: glomerulonephritis LABS ...

Blood pressure (BP) the force applied by circulating blood on the walls of the blood vessels Systolic pressure the pressure against the walls when the hearts ventricles contract Diastolic pressure the pressure exerted when blood is replenished in the heart Normal BP Adults: around 120/80 mmHg When is BP highest when heart muscles contract When is BP lowest When heart muscles relax, allowing blood back into the heart Factors of Blood pressure 1) systemic blood volume 2) ...

Which statements about hypertension in the United States are supported by facts? Select all that apply. - Answer *About 30 million adults with known hypertension are not being treated All individuals with hypertension require prescription medication to reduce risk of complications Nearly 1 in 10 adults have hypertension *An estimated 31 million adults taking medication for high blood pressure are not taking the right dose Most adults with hypertension do not have their hypertension under c...

AANP Board 146 Questions with Answers INR values below ____ increase stroke risk sixfold. - CORRECT ANSWER 2 What allergy contradicts the use of thiazide diuretics? - CORRECT ANSWER Sulfa Why should ACE-Is be avoided with renal stenosis? - CORRECT ANSWER Leads to ARF Adverse effects of aldosterone antagonists (Aldactone) - CORRECT ANSWER Galactorrhea and hyperkalemia What are beta blocker indications? - CORRECT ANSWER HTN, post-MI< angina, arrhythmias, migraine prophylaxis,...

NR 293 EDAPT ANTIHYPERTENSIVES QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH SOLUTIONS 2024

Anti-Ulcer Correct Answer-Aluminum hydroxide/Mg Anti-Ulcer Correct Answer-hydroxide/Simethicone (Mylanta) Anti-Ulcer Correct Answer-Mg hydroxide/Aluminum (Maalox) Anti-Ulcer Correct Answer-Pantoprazole (Protonix) Anti-Alzheimers Correct Answer-Donepezil (Aricept) Anti-Diarrheals Correct Answer-Diphenoxylate/atropine (Lomotil) Anti-Gout/Anti-Hyperuremic Correct Answer-Allopurinol (Zyloprim) Anti-Hypertensives Ace Inhibitors Correct Answer-Lisinopril (Prinvil, Zestrill) Ant...