2024 Overview of Hypertension and Treatment

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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?

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?

Low salt intake (correct)

High alcohol intake

Obesity

Sedentary lifestyle

What is the end result of untreated hypertension?

Heart disease and stroke Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the consequences of hypertension that may sometimes go undetected until later stages?

Elevated blood pressure Signup and view all the answers

What is the main determining factor for starting treatment for high blood pressure according to the text?

Age Signup and view all the answers

Which type of hypertension has an identifiable cause?

Secondary hypertension Signup and view all the answers

"Feet flat" is mentioned in the context of what?

Diagnosis of high blood pressure Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus for most patients with hypertension?

Lifestyle changes and medications Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT considered a lifestyle modification for hypertension?

Antihypertensive medications Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is true about the DASH eating plan?

It is a dietary approach to stop hypertension Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary mechanism by which regular aerobic exercise reduces blood pressure?

It reduces peripheral vascular resistance Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a class of antihypertensive drugs mentioned in the text?

Beta-blockers Signup and view all the answers

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 Signup and view all the answers

What is the typical first-line drug choice for hypertension treatment?

A thiazide diuretic, alone or with an ACE inhibitor Signup and view all the answers

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 Signup and view all the answers