Hypertension

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Medications that help relax the muscles of the blood vessels. Better for elderly
Help relax blood vessels by blocking the chemical that narrows them.
Medication that reduces nerve impulses to blood vessels.
Non-modifiable risk factor.
Medication reduces workload on the heart and opens blood vessels.
Medication that prevents the muscles in the walls of the arteries from tightening and narrowing
Blood Pressure >140/90.
Medication that acts on the kidneys to help the body eliminate sodium and water.
Modifiable risk factor.
BUN checks ______ function
Spironolactone (Aldactone)
_____ _____ X peripheral resistance= Blood pressure
Decreased ______ of blood vessels is a common change with aging
Nurses must give good patient ________
Sign of hypertension
______ Hypertension is from unidentified causes
Lifestyle modification-- Quit using ______.
No more than 2.4g/day.