Blood Pressure Flashcards
(23 cards)
What is blood pressure
Force of blood flow through arteries
What is recommended BP
120/80 adults
90/60 kids
70/40 infants
What are the top/bottom values
Systolic/Diastolic
Define Systolic and diastolic
Systolic - Pressure while heart beats
Diastolic - Pressure while at rest
What determines if a person has HTN
Diastolic - if the pressure of the heart is elevated at rest then hypertension is present
What are the risk factors for hypertension
black
fat
anxious
Diabetes
Smoking
Physical signs of hypertenion
SILENT KILLER - not a lot but can be
Blurry vision, H/A, chest pain
Affect of BP cuff
To big - low
To small - high
Factors that alter BP
Position
caffeine
Anxiety
Activity
Pulse Pressure
Difference between systolic and diastolic
Mean arterial Pressure
Diastolic plus 1/3 of pulse pressure - should be greater then 60
Before giving an BP meds what do you check?
Pressure and pulse
When do we hold BP meds due to pressure and rate?
100 systolic
60 pulse
Classifications of meds for HTN
Diuretics
Beta blockers
Calcium channel blockers
vasodilators
Meds ending in “PRIL”
Ace inhibitors
Ace inhibitors correct heart failure by
Decreasing afterload
promote vasodilation
What is the common adverse reaction with ACE inhibitors
Angioedema
SIgns of angioedma?
Swelling of lips and mouth - compromised airway danger and persistent nagging cough
meds that end in “OLOL”
Beta Blockers
How to avoid falls with anti-hypertensive meds?
Sit in a chair or at beside for 30 minutes after taking to adjust to lower circulating BP
Herbal medication that lowers BP
Garlic
T/F Clients taking anti-hypertensives should avoid hot showers, baths, weather
True - can make ya dizzy
What diet for hypertension?
DASH
