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What is the initial treatment usually for high blood pressure?
What is the initial treatment usually for high blood pressure?
- Statins
- Thiazide diuretic (correct)
- Anticoagulant
- Beta-blocker
What used to be considered normal blood pressure but is now classified as high blood pressure?
What used to be considered normal blood pressure but is now classified as high blood pressure?
- 120/80 mmHg (correct)
- 150/100 mmHg
- 140/90 mmHg
- 130/90 mmHg
Which lifestyle factor is NOT mentioned as being involved in primary hypertension?
Which lifestyle factor is NOT mentioned as being involved in primary hypertension?
- Low salt intake (correct)
- High alcohol intake
- Obesity
- Sedentary lifestyle
What is the end result of untreated hypertension?
What is the end result of untreated hypertension?
What is one of the consequences of hypertension that may sometimes go undetected until later stages?
What is one of the consequences of hypertension that may sometimes go undetected until later stages?
What is the main determining factor for starting treatment for high blood pressure according to the text?
What is the main determining factor for starting treatment for high blood pressure according to the text?
Which type of hypertension has an identifiable cause?
Which type of hypertension has an identifiable cause?
"Feet flat" is mentioned in the context of what?
"Feet flat" is mentioned in the context of what?
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?
Which of the following is true about the DASH eating plan?
Which of the following is true about the DASH eating plan?
What is the primary mechanism by which regular aerobic exercise reduces blood pressure?
What is the primary mechanism by which regular aerobic exercise reduces blood pressure?
Which of the following is NOT a class of antihypertensive drugs mentioned in the text?
Which of the following is NOT a class of antihypertensive drugs mentioned in the text?
Which class of antihypertensive drugs primarily acts by suppressing the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system (RAAS)?
Which class of antihypertensive drugs primarily acts by suppressing the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system (RAAS)?
What is the typical first-line drug choice for hypertension treatment?
What is the typical first-line drug choice for hypertension treatment?
What is the primary mechanism by which the sympathetic baroreceptor reflex helps regulate blood pressure?
What is the primary mechanism by which the sympathetic baroreceptor reflex helps regulate blood pressure?
