They are prescribed to patients for daily use, and come in the form of tablets or capsules of varying dosages. Treatment of ADHD with stimulants, often in conjunction with psychotherapy, helps to improve ADHD symptoms along with the patientâs self-esteem, thinking ability, and social and family interactions.
One type of low blood pressure that could predict future heart problems is called orthostatic hypotension. In this type of low blood pressure, there is a drop of 10 to 20 points of blood pressure when a person moves from a sitting or supine (flat) position to a standing position, Pacold says.
If the blood pressure is greater than 140/90, you should wait for 1 minute and re-check. Please note, normal reading differ for diabetic patients. Furthermore, you should explain to your examiner that you would want to check the blood pressure standing to check for a significant drop (>20 mmHg after 2 minutes). This would suggest a postural hypotension. Finally, you should inform the patient of their reading, and thank them.