pathophys of htn Flashcards
1
Q
JNC 8 target systolic BP in age >60
A
less than 150
2
Q
JNC 8 target BP in adults with diabetes or chronic kidney disease
A
less than 140/90
3
Q
aything that changes blood flow thru kidney will induce _______
A
HTN
4
Q
what is the most common cause of resistant HTN?
A
obstructive sleep apnea
5
Q
Kidney ability to excrete more sodium in urine to decrease BP
A
pressure natriruresis
6
Q
_____baroreflex, _____chemoreflex would augment essential HTN
A
blunted baroreflex, enhanced chemoreflex
7
Q
what has the greatest effect on sBP in tx of essetial HTN
A
weight reduction
8
Q
is secondary or primary HTN more prevalent
A
primary/essential HTN
