Diagnosed with essential hypertension

Reference no: EM132578697

Dr. Ally, a 49-year-old professor, was diagnosed with essential hypertension 12 years ago and was on antihypertensive drugs. However, he did not take his medications last year because he was feeling just fine. In addition, he was very busy with work. Nevertheless, he felt tired after work and developed dyspnea while climbing the stairs. Recently, he had about of epistaxis (severe nose bleed) with dizziness and blurred vision. He went to the doctor for a checkup. His blood pressure was 180/110, and the doctor found rales or crackles on his chest upon auscultation. The doctor ordered rest and asked him to start his medication again.

1. What are the patient's problems?

2. What pathophysiological changes are happening in his eyes and heart?

3. According to the doctor, the patient might have developed congestive heart failure. Is it right-sided or left-sided?

4. What medications are likely to have been used? Describe the mechanisms of actions of at least two antihypertensive drugs.

Reference no: EM132578697

Questions Cloud

Explain how you know this is the promoter region : Explain how you know this is the promoter region

Mutant form of actin that can bind to atp : You have isolated a mutant form of actin that can bind to ATP but not hydrolyze it. Other than that change the overall structure

Are companies that provide better quality more successful : Integrate tools such as process mapping, quality control charts, other quality tools, and inventory models to support supply chain management effectiveness

What is the purpose of a statement of cash flows : What is the purpose of a statement of cash flows and how might such a statement be used by investors and other users of financial reports

Diagnosed with essential hypertension : Dr. Ally, a 49-year-old professor, was diagnosed with essential hypertension 12 years ago and was on antihypertensive drugs.

What frustrates the most about using e-mail : What frustrates you the most about using e-mail? (Lack of writing skills used, overuse, inappropriate use, lack of e-mail etiquette, etc.)

Explain what you consider to be the positive : Briefly describe (one or two paragraphs) the process of somatic cell nuclear transfer and how it is used to create cloned cells.

Distinguish self from non-self : Identify the mechanisms by which B and T cells distinguish self from non-self:

Discuss major balance sheet numbers : Discuss major balance sheet numbers (e.g., Total Assets, Total Liabilities, Total Equity) and how these changed over the past 2 years.

User Account

All Pages