Exam

Question 1

stage 1 hypertension

Answer 1

SBP - 140-159
DBP - 90-99

Question 2

stage 2 hypertension

Answer 2

SBP - 160+
DBP - 100+

Question 3

blood pressure goals for diabetes

Answer 3

less than or equal to 130/80

Question 4

hypertensive crisis

Answer 4

• 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+

Question 5

acute coronary syndrome

Answer 5

• 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