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What is the primary factor used to determine the need for treatment of high blood pressure?
What is the primary factor used to determine the need for treatment of high blood pressure?
- Family history
- Age
- Presence of symptoms
- Blood pressure level (correct)
Which of the following is typically the initial treatment for high blood pressure?
Which of the following is typically the initial treatment for high blood pressure?
- Thiazide diuretics or calcium channel blockers (correct)
- Combination therapy with multiple drugs
- Angiotensin II receptor blockers (ARBs)
- Beta-blockers
If the target blood pressure is not reached within approximately one month of initial therapy, what is the next step?
If the target blood pressure is not reached within approximately one month of initial therapy, what is the next step?
- Either increase the dose or add a second drug (correct)
- Increase the dose of the initial drug
- Switch to a different class of medication
- Add a second drug
What percentage of hypertension cases are classified as primary or essential hypertension?
What percentage of hypertension cases are classified as primary or essential hypertension?
Which of the following is NOT a factor associated with primary or essential hypertension?
Which of the following is NOT a factor associated with primary or essential hypertension?
What is the term used to describe hypertension with an identifiable cause?
What is the term used to describe hypertension with an identifiable cause?
Which of the following is NOT a consequence of uncontrolled hypertension mentioned in the text?
Which of the following is NOT a consequence of uncontrolled hypertension mentioned in the text?
What is the recommended approach for diagnosing hypertension?
What is the recommended approach for diagnosing hypertension?
What is the primary focus for most patients with hypertension?
What is the primary focus for most patients with hypertension?
Which of the following is NOT considered a lifestyle modification for hypertension?
Which of the following is NOT considered a lifestyle modification for hypertension?
What is the role of the sympathetic baroreceptor reflex in blood pressure regulation?
What is the role of the sympathetic baroreceptor reflex in blood pressure regulation?
Which class of antihypertensive drugs suppresses the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system (RAAS)?
Which class of antihypertensive drugs suppresses the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system (RAAS)?
What is the recommended first-line drug choice for most patients with hypertension?
What is the recommended first-line drug choice for most patients with hypertension?
Which of the following is NOT a benefit of weight loss for hypertension?
Which of the following is NOT a benefit of weight loss for hypertension?
How does the renal regulation system contribute to long-term blood pressure control?
How does the renal regulation system contribute to long-term blood pressure control?
Which of the following is a direct-acting vasodilator, a class of antihypertensive drugs?
Which of the following is a direct-acting vasodilator, a class of antihypertensive drugs?
