28 Flashcards
1
Q
describe the complications of HTN
A
- Cardiovascular disease
- Heart failure
- Stroke
- Intracerebral hemorrhage
- Chronic kidney disease
2
Q
describe secondary causes of HTN
A
- Renal disease (most common)
- meds
- pheochromoblastoma
- hyperaldosteronism
- endocrine causes
- SLEEP APNEA
- coarctations
3
Q
Hypertension is one of several factors taht increase risk for ______
A
coronary disease
4
Q
nonpharmacologic HTN therapy
A
- Adequate potassium
- SMOKING CESSATION
- weight reduction
- diet
- sodium reduction
- physical activity
- limit alcohol
5
Q
SLEEP APNEA
A
- Secondary cause of HTN
- Morning headache, DAYTIME SOMNOLENCE, LOUD SNORING, ERRATIC SLEEP
- OBESE, fall asleep inappropriately during the day
6
Q
what are the major modifiable risk factors for HTN
A
- Smoking
- Dyslipidemia
- Diabetes
