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What is the initial treatment for high blood pressure according to the text?
What is the initial treatment for high blood pressure according to the text?
- Beta blocker
- Antibiotic
- NSAID
- Thiazide diuretic (correct)
Which factor is NOT mentioned as being involved in primary hypertension?
Which factor is NOT mentioned as being involved in primary hypertension?
- High alcohol intake
- Low salt intake (correct)
- Obesity
- Insulin resistance
What are the consequences of hypertension listed in the text?
What are the consequences of hypertension listed in the text?
- Diabetes, arthritis, cancer
- Osteoporosis, liver disease, asthma
- Muscle pain, migraines, anxiety
- Heart disease, kidney disease, stroke (correct)
What percentage of hypertension cases are classified as secondary according to the text?
What percentage of hypertension cases are classified as secondary according to the text?
How often is the target blood pressure reassessed if it is not reached within about a month of initial therapy?
How often is the target blood pressure reassessed if it is not reached within about a month of initial therapy?
What is considered the main determining factor for starting treatment for high blood pressure now, according to the text?
What is considered the main determining factor for starting treatment for high blood pressure now, according to the text?
What is the primary treatment for high blood pressure if the initial therapy does not reach the target BP?
What is the primary treatment for high blood pressure if the initial therapy does not reach the target BP?
'Benefits of Lowering Blood Pressure' include what outcomes according to the text?
'Benefits of Lowering Blood Pressure' include what outcomes according to the text?
What is the primary non-pharmacological intervention recommended for hypertension management?
What is the primary non-pharmacological intervention recommended for hypertension management?
Which eating plan is specifically recommended for hypertension management?
Which eating plan is specifically recommended for hypertension management?
What is the recommended limit for alcohol consumption in hypertension management?
What is the recommended limit for alcohol consumption in hypertension management?
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a lifestyle modification for hypertension management?
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a lifestyle modification for hypertension management?
Which of the following is the primary mechanism by which the sympathetic baroreceptors reflex regulates blood pressure?
Which of the following is the primary mechanism by which the sympathetic baroreceptors reflex regulates blood pressure?
Which system is primarily responsible for long-term regulation of blood pressure?
Which system is primarily responsible for long-term regulation of blood pressure?
Which class of antihypertensive drugs directly suppresses the Renin-Angiotensin-Aldosterone System (RAAS)?
Which class of antihypertensive drugs directly suppresses the Renin-Angiotensin-Aldosterone System (RAAS)?
What is typically the first-line drug choice for hypertension therapy?
What is typically the first-line drug choice for hypertension therapy?
What is the primary approach to individualizing hypertension drug therapy?
What is the primary approach to individualizing hypertension drug therapy?
