Deck 30: Hypotension

Question 1

An older patient develops orthostatic hypotension secondary to an antihypertensive medication and asks what measures can be taken to minimize this condition. What will the provider recommend?

A) Changing from sitting to standing slowly
B) Decreasing the medication dosage
C) Decreasing physical activity
D) Performing the Valsalva maneuver

Answer 1

A

Question 2

An elderly patient who experiences orthostatic hypotension secondary to antihypertensive medications is noted to have a drop in systolic blood pressure of 25 mm Hg. Which intervention is important for this patient?

A) Administration of intravenous fluids
B) Close monitoring cardiorespiratory status
C) Initiation of a fall risk protocol
D) Withholding antihypertensive medications

Answer 2

C

Question 3

A young adult patient is being treated for hypertension and is noted to have a resting blood pressure of 135/88 mm Hg just after finishing a meal. After standing, the patient has a blood pressure of 115/70 mm Hg. What is the likely cause of this change in blood pressure?

A) A hyperglycemic episode
B) Antihypertensive medications
C) Neurogenic orthostatic hypotension
D) Postprandial hypotension

Answer 3

B