Nrsg 357 Exam 1 Study (68 Q&a)

Hypertension Stage 1 {Ans: 130-139/80-89 mmHG}Primary (essential) hypertension {Ans: having high BP without identified cause; not knowing the main cause but may know risk factors}Vasodilators: Hydralazine {Ans: smooth muscle of arterioles}Beta blockers (propranolol, metoprolol) {Ans: -decrease beat and force of heart -widen veins and arteries -vasodilation -increase blood flow}LDL (low density lipoprotein) {Ans: -bad cholesterol -caries cholesterol from liver to tissue cells -contains most cholesterol -has an affinity for arterial walls}Heparin (anticoagulant) {Ans: prevent blood clot}