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| What is the equation for Cardiac output? |
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| If beta 1 adrenergic receptors in the SA node are stimulated will the HR increase or decrease? |
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| Amount of "stretch" applied to a muscle before contraction. |
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| The load a muscle must overcome in order to contract. |
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| The force of ventricular contraction is proportional to muscle fiber length. |
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| What 3 systems regulate arterial pressure? |
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1. Autonomic nervous system (responds rapidly)
2. Renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system (responds slowly)
3. Kidneys (long-term control) |
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| True or False. There are no parasympathetic nerve innervations in blood vessels. |
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| What do natriuretic peptides do? |
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| Reduce blood volume and promote dilation of arterioles and veins |
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| What is the initial drug therapy for someone that is in stage 1 hypertension? |
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| What is the initial drug therapy for someone that is in stage 2 hypertension? |
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| 2-drug combo, usually with thiazide diuretic |
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| What is the most common identifiable cause of secondary hypertension? |
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| Name three major cardiovascular risk factors. |
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*1. SMOKING
2. Obesity
3. Inadequate exercise |
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| What is your treatment goal for stage 1 and 2 hypertension? |
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| Reduce BP to systolic <140mmHg and diastolic <90mmHg |
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| What is your treatment goal for patients with diabetes or chronic kidney disease that have high BP? |
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| Reduce BP to systolic <130mmHg and diastolic <80mmHg |
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| What should an individual's salt intake be below in order to lower BP? |
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| Heart rate, myocardial contractility, blood volume, venuous return, and arteriolar constriction all have an affect on what? |
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