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This Concept Map, created with IHMC CmapTools, has information related to: HTN, Signs and Symptoms ???? most patients are asymptomatic until target organ damaged has occured, preventative measures: Physicals, B/P checks requires high readings on two separate occasions to Dx, Risk factors ???? physical inactivity, regulate nutrition requirements ???? decrease Na intake, Diagnostic Tests ???? Routine urinalysis, BUN, Creatinine levels, Pathophysiology ???? increased peripheral vascular resistance, factors that increase heart rate or stroke volume increased workload of the L ventricle, HYPERTENSION Treatments, non-pharmacological ???? increase physical activty as tolerated, drug therapy vasodilator norvasc, Risk factors ???? comorbities: Hypercholesterolemia, norvasc ???? Monitor BP before administration, factors that increase blood viscosity or reduce vessel diameter increased pressure, dehydration and elctrolyte imbalance decreases blood volume, increased pressure causes hyperplasia of the smooth muscle, HYPERTENSION Diagnostic Tests, HYPERTENSION ???? Pathophysiology, Treatments non-pharmacological, drug therapy ???? loop diuretic, Diagnostic Tests ???? preventative measures: Physicals, B/P checks