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systolic: 140 mm Hg or Higher; diastolic: 90 mm Hg or Higher
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common, often asymptomatic disorder in which systolic BP persistently exceeds 140/90 mm Hg
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Pharm Final

2nd Semester Pharm Final

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systolic: 140 mm Hg or Higher; diastolic: 90 mm Hg or Higher hypertension
common, often asymptomatic disorder in which systolic BP persistently exceeds 140/90 mm Hg hypertention
what are the 4 stages of hypertension, that are based upon BP measurements>? normal; prehypertension; stage 1 HTN; stage 2 HTN
systolic BP: 120-139 mm Hg; &/ diastolic BP: 80-89 mm Hg pre-HTN
BP: less than 120/80 mm Hg normal BP
BP: systolic: 140-159 diastolic: 90-99 Stage I HTN
BP: systolic: 160 or Higher diastolic: 100-110 Stage II HTN
what are the ways we treat/manage HTN? use of antihypertensive drug therapy; modify diet (e.g. LOWER sodium intake, INCREASE protein); supervised exercise program; reduce stress levels
What is the cure for HTN? There is no cure for HTN there is only lifestyle change and BP control/management
Is HTN treatment: short/long-term? HTN is long-term...it is life long.
this is a drug that is inactive in its administered form and must be metabolized to its active form in the body, generally by the liver in order to be effective. prodrug
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