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20 Cards in this Set
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high BP
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hypertension
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the pressure created when your heart beats, `
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the systolic pressure, the top number
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the pressure inside blood vessels when the heart is at rest
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the diastolic pressure, the bottom number
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systolic pressure is considered high over what #
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140
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diastolic pressure is considered high over what #
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90
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bp readings below what number are considered normal for adults
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120/80
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readings 140-159 or 90-99 are what stage?
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stage 1 hypertension
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readings over 160 or higher or 100 or higher are what stage?
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stage 2 hpyertension
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treatment considerations for hypertension?
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epinephrine contraindication, cva, mi, if taking diuretic xerostomia, if take calcium blocker, gingival enlargement
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low bp
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hypotension
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is brought on by a sudden change in body position, usually when shifting form lying down to standing,only lasts a few seconds
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orthostatic hypotension
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performs part of the work that healthy kidneys normally do by removing wastes and extra fluid
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kidney dialysis
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treatment considerations for kidney dialysis
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bleeding tendency, salt restriction, cant handle stress, susceptibility to infection, toxic accumulation of drugs, medical consultation
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cancer of the blood cells
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leukemia
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help body fight infection
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white blood cells
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carry oxygen to all parts of the body
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red blood cells
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help your blood clot
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platelets
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treatment considerations for leukemia
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bleeding tendency, periodontal disease, immune compromised, and medical consultation
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chronic inflammatory autoimmune disorder, may affect skin, joints, kidneys,
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lupus
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treatment considerations for lupus
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increased susceptibility to infection adrenal crisis
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