Exam Flashcards
1
Q
stage 1 hypertension
A
SBP - 140-159
DBP - 90-99
2
Q
stage 2 hypertension
A
SBP - 160+
DBP - 100+
3
Q
blood pressure goals for diabetes
A
less than or equal to 130/80
4
Q
hypertensive crisis
A
- severe and abrupt elevation in bp
-Occurs most commonly in patients with a history of hypertension who have failed to adhere to their prescribed medication regimen or who have been undermedicated - DBP = 120+
5
Q
acute coronary syndrome
A
- myocardial ischemia that is prolonged and not immediately reversible
- Deterioration of an atherosclerotic plaque that was once stable
- Plaque ruptures, exposing the intima to blood, stimulating platelet aggregation and local vasoconstriction with thrombus formation
- causes unstable angina
