Secondary htn Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

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) ...

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...

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...

What are 95% of HTN cases? CORRECT ANSWER essential HTN What are secondary causes of HTN? CORRECT ANSWER - renal disease - renal stenosis - aortic coarctation - hyperaldosteronism from tumor or hyperplasia - Cushing's - pheochromocytoma - OSA What are the JNC-7 classifications and initial treatment of HTN? CORRECT ANSWER pre-HTN: 120/80-139/89 --> lifestyle changes HTN Stage I: 140/90-159/99 --> thiazide (or loop if renal patient) HTN Stage II: >160/100 --> thiazide +...

Final Exam DaVita (RN) questions and answers latest 2023 When dialyzing a patient with acute kidney injury, one task of the patient care teammates is to monitor blood pressure and weight closely. Why is it important? hypovolemia and hypotensive episodes can cause renal ischemia and can further damage the kidneys CKD can have its orgin pre-renal , intra-renalm or post renal. Which of the following conditions is an intra-renal cause of CKD HTN Knowing what caused your patient's C...

NR 667 / NR667 VISE STUDY GUIDE 2023 (Latest Updated) Hypertension Presentation: Most are not symptomatic, Occipital Headaches, headache on awakening in am, blurry vision, Assessment:  Asymptomatic  Occipital headache  Blurry vision  Headache upon wakening  Look for AV nicking  LVH Exam:  Carotid bruits  Abdominal bruits  Kidney bruits Diagnostic studies: to look for secondary causes of HTN like target organ damage and establish ASCVD risk: EKG, fasting...

Genetic Counseling Boards study guide (latest updates) *Sickle Cell* Genetics Phenotype Diagnosis Treatment - *Genetics:* HbSS Gluexon6Val mutation in HBB gene chr. 11p15.4 *Phenotype:* Structurally abnormal Hb Manifests at 6-12 months (HbF --> HbA) Painful crises, anemia, organ damage, pulmonary HTN *Diagnosis:* Hb electrophoresis *Treatment:* hydroxyurea (stimulates HbF) *Alpha-thalassemia* Genetics Phenotype - *Genetics:* 2 alpha globin genes (4 alleles) chr. 16 *Phe...

NR 511 MIDTERM REVIEW ON DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSIS WITH COMPLETE RESOURCES AND RATIONALE FOR A GUARANTEED PASS(2023/2024) • Actinic keratosis: pre-cancerous lesion. The main assessment technique is INSPECTION, which will show as flesh colored, hard and sand paper like. ▪ TX: cryotherapy o Risk factor: sun exposure, can progress to squamous cell carcinoma o Referrer pt to dermatology to prevent progression • Fungal skin infection: assess rash and satellite lesions. o DX: based on clinica...

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 ...

Exam 3: NSG3250/ NSG 3250 (Latest 2024/ 2025 Update) Adult Health I | Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct| Grade A Q: Cerebral Aneurysm; Assessment, Diagnosis, Medical Management, Nurs- ing Intervention/Diagnosis Answer: Assessment •Same as Stroke Diagnosis •CT / MRI Brain/Head/Neck •CT Angiography Medical Management •Locate Aneurysm •Surgery •Monitor for growth or changes with serial CTs or MRIs Nursing Interventions/Nursing Diagnoses •If surgery-post...