16 Questions
What is the initial treatment usually for high blood pressure?
Thiazide diuretic
What used to be considered normal blood pressure but is now classified as high blood pressure?
120/80 mmHg
Which lifestyle factor is NOT mentioned as being involved in primary hypertension?
Low salt intake
What is the end result of untreated hypertension?
Heart disease and stroke
What is one of the consequences of hypertension that may sometimes go undetected until later stages?
Elevated blood pressure
What is the main determining factor for starting treatment for high blood pressure according to the text?
Age
Which type of hypertension has an identifiable cause?
Secondary hypertension
"Feet flat" is mentioned in the context of what?
Diagnosis of high blood pressure
What is the primary focus for most patients with hypertension?
Lifestyle changes and medications
Which of the following is NOT considered a lifestyle modification for hypertension?
Antihypertensive medications
Which of the following is true about the DASH eating plan?
It is a dietary approach to stop hypertension
What is the primary mechanism by which regular aerobic exercise reduces blood pressure?
It reduces peripheral vascular resistance
Which of the following is NOT a class of antihypertensive drugs mentioned in the text?
Beta-blockers
Which class of antihypertensive drugs primarily acts by suppressing the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system (RAAS)?
ACE inhibitors, ARBs, direct renin inhibitors, and aldosterone receptor blockers
What is the typical first-line drug choice for hypertension treatment?
A thiazide diuretic, alone or with an ACE inhibitor
What is the primary mechanism by which the sympathetic baroreceptor reflex helps regulate blood pressure?
It increases heart rate and contractility to raise cardiac output
This quiz provides information on the management of hypertension, including the most recent changes in blood pressure categories and treatment strategies. It emphasizes the shift from age-based to a new approach for starting treatment and the initial use of medications like thiazide diuretics or calcium channel blockers. The quiz explores the need for alternative medications if target blood pressure is not achieved within a month.
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