A patient with secondary hypertension has come into the clinic for a routine check-up. The nurse is aware that the difference between primary and secondary hypertension is what?
A) Secondary hypertension has a specific cause.
B) Secondary hypertension has a more gradual onset than primary hypertension.
C) Secondary hypertension does not cause target organ damage.
D) Secondary hypertension does not respond to antihypertensive drug therapy.
Question 2
A patient who has suffered an allergic reaction to a bee sting is stabilized and prepared for discharge from the clinic.
During discussion of prevention and management of further allergic reactions, the nurse identifies a need for additional teaching based on which comment? a. I need to think about a change in my occupation.
b. I will learn to administer epinephrine so that I will be prepared if I am stung again.
c. I should wear a Medic-Alert bracelet indicating my allergy to insect stings.
d. I will need to take maintenance doses of corticosteroids to prevent reactions to further stings.
Patient registration form.
Example of a patient’s ledger in practice management software.
Stages of Hypertension
Patient Teaching Methods Cont.
Examples of endocrine disorders. (D) A patient with gigantism.
Plasticity of Secondary and Tertiary DNA Structure