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GG's blood pressure is 145/90 according to the guidelines for determining hypertension, the stage of her BP is: |
stage 1 hypertension |
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The first-line drug for treating GG's blood pressure might be: |
diuretics |
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Six months later GG's blood pressure was 168/86. Her hypertension would be classified as: |
Stage 2 ISH (isolated systolic hypertension) |
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The group(s) of antihypertensive drugs that are less effective in African-American clients is/are: |
beta blockers and ACE inhibitors |
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The most frequent diuretic that is combined with an antihypertensive drug is: |
hydrochlorothiazide |
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The perferred beta blocker catergory for treating hypertension is: |
beta 1 blocker |
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A common side effect of ACE inhibitors is: |
constant, irritated cough |
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Angiotension II receptor blockers (ARBs) act by: |
blocking angiotension II from ATI receptors |
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Because GG is taking blood pressure medication. What should the nurse teach her to do: |
Take her blood pressure |
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GG states that she is getting dizzy and loosing her balance when she first stands up. What instruction should the nurse give to help GG? |
rise slowly from lying to sitting to standing |
