final Flashcards
(7 cards)
1
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stage one of hypertension
A
130-139/80-89
2
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stage two of hypertension
A
140+/90+
3
Q
hypertensive crisis
A
180+/120+
4
Q
ankle edema
A
occurs at night, result of venous thrombosis or lymphatic blockage in the limb
5
Q
palpitations or tachycardia
A
palpitation is an unpleasant awareness of the forceful or rapid beating of the heart, tachycardia is sudden onset of ectopic beats
6
Q
intermittent claudication
A
pain that occurs in the lower extremitites with an inadequate blood supply usually from exercise
7
Q
known heart murmur
A
may indicate valvular or other cv disease
