Author Question: The technique used to check for postural hypertension is a. BP and pulse after 5 to 10 minutes of ... (Read 59 times)

erika · **on:** Jul 11, 2018

The technique used to check for postural hypertension is

a. BP and pulse after 5 to 10 minutes of rest in a flat position, then within 1 minute of sitting and again after 1 minute of standing
b. BP and respirations after 20 minutes of rest in a flat position, then with 5 minutes of sitting and again 5 minutes after standing
c. BP and pulse while lying, sitting, and standing with no rest period
d. BP and respirations lying, sitting, and stand-ing at 5-minute intervals

Question 2

Which of the following classifications of medications is most likely to cause gastric ulcers?

a. Anti-inflammatory medications
b. Analgesics
c. Antihypertensives
d. Diuretics

covalentbond · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 11, 2018

Answer to Question 1

A
The correct method of checking for postural hypotension/hypertension is response A. Responses B, C, and D are incorrect. A change of 20 mm Hg in pressure in changing position is significant.

Answer to Question 2

A
Anti-inflammatory medicationssuch as aspirin, steroids, and indomethacinare very irritating to the gastric mucosa. Gastric ulceration is not a serious side effect of analgesics (response B), antihypertensives (response C), or diuretics (response D).