Hypertension Education

3. MOA: Inhibit the Na+/K+/Cl- cotransporter in the ascending limb of the loop of Henle
6. hear rate less than 60
7. Brand name for furosemide
8. sodium less than 135 and common side effect of diuretics
9. Indicates how much pressure your blood is exerting against your artery walls when the heart beats
12. firs line of treatment for hypertension
13. systolic pressure above 180, diastolic above 120, and can lead to severe organ damage
17. s a form of low blood pressure that happens when you stand up from sitting or lying down
18. timulate the dilation of blood vessels by inhibiting the production of angiotensin II.
19. main side effect of ACE inhibitors

1. swelling that is caused by fluid trapped in your body’s tissues
2. known as the "silent Killer"
4. electrolyte to monitor for when using diuretics
5. indicates how much pressure your blood is exerting against your artery walls while the heart is resting between beats.
9. when blood pressure consistently ranges from 130-139 systolic or 80-89 mm Hg diastolic.
10. beats per minute and stroke volume
11. no primary cause for ______ hypertension
14. is a test that measures the electrical activity of the heartbeat.
15. Beta blocker
16. ace inhibitor