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Flashcards in Antihypertensive Drugs Deck (7)
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1
Q

Normal BP

A

<120/80 mm Hg

2
Q

Prehyp

A

120-129/<80 mmHg

3
Q

Hypertension Stage 1

A

130-139 / 80-89 mm Hg

4
Q

Hypertension Stage 2

A

> 140 / >90 mm Hg

5
Q

Parasympathetic Nervous System (PNS)

A

Stimulates smooth muscle, Cardiac Muscle, Glands

6
Q

Sympathetic Nervous System (SNS)

A

Stimulates the heart, blood vessels, Skeletal Muscle

7
Q

Medication used to treat hypertension categories

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Adrenergic Drugs, Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme (ACE Inhibitors), Angiotensin II Receptors Blockers (ARBS), Calcium Channel Blockers (CCBS), Diuretics, Vasodilators, Direct Renin Inhibitors