Discussion P W5 Reply to peer 1-2
Hypertension (HTN) is the leading cause of cardiovascular morbidity and mortality worldwide, and it raises the risk of stroke, heart disease, kidney failure, and other debilitating complications. The two major physiological factors that antihypertensive drugs target are cardiac output (CO) and peripheral resistance (PR) both play crucial roles in blood pressure control. By altering these […]
Discussion P W5 Reply to peer 1-1
In order to lower arterial blood pressure, antihypertensive drugs decrease cardiac output, total peripheral resistance or both. Diuretics, beta-blockers, and central adrenergic inhibitors decrease cardiac output. ACE inhibitors, angiotensin II antagonists, calcium antagonists, alpha-blockers, central adrenergic inhibitors, and after a delay also diuretics and beta-blockers decrease peripheral resistance (P; 2004). The cardiac stats of the […]
case study 2
Mary is a 70-year-old widow with a history of osteoarthritis. She has been self-medicating with over-the-counter acetaminophen, either extra strength (500 mg/tablet) or arthritis strength (650mg/tablet) for over a year now. In addition to osteoarthritis, she also has osteoporosis and gastroesophageal reflux. She presents with the complaint of backache and right knee pain, aggravated by […]
case study
Susan is a 30-year-old registered nurse who works in transitional care. She presents to employee health stating, “My back is killing me. I was helping to transfer a patient and he moved. I thought he was going to fall, so I twisted around to grab onto him and wrenched my back. The pain is terrible, […]
Hypertension power point
EDUCATIONAL POWER POINT TOPIC IS HYPERTENSION A description of the diagnosis and common symptoms using lay terms A holistic treatment plan that includes: One medication and one evidenced-based non-pharmacologic treatment that is used for this diagnosis. Briefly explain how each will help the patient As a provider briefly outline how you will assess SDOH in […]
Heart Failure
Nursing NUR 501/600 DISCUSSION AND ASSIGNMENT
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