17 Questions
What is the initial treatment for high blood pressure according to the text?
Thiazide diuretic
Which factor is NOT mentioned as being involved in primary hypertension?
Low salt intake
What are the consequences of hypertension listed in the text?
Heart disease, kidney disease, stroke
What percentage of hypertension cases are classified as secondary according to the text?
10%
How often is the target blood pressure reassessed if it is not reached within about a month of initial therapy?
Every month
What is considered the main determining factor for starting treatment for high blood pressure now, according to the text?
Age
What is the primary treatment for high blood pressure if the initial therapy does not reach the target BP?
'Add a second drug'
'Benefits of Lowering Blood Pressure' include what outcomes according to the text?
'Decreased morbidity and prolonged life'
What is the primary non-pharmacological intervention recommended for hypertension management?
Lifestyle modifications
Which eating plan is specifically recommended for hypertension management?
DASH eating plan
What is the recommended limit for alcohol consumption in hypertension management?
One drink per day
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a lifestyle modification for hypertension management?
Meditation
Which of the following is the primary mechanism by which the sympathetic baroreceptors reflex regulates blood pressure?
Detecting changes in pressure or stretch in the aorta
Which system is primarily responsible for long-term regulation of blood pressure?
Renal regulation
Which class of antihypertensive drugs directly suppresses the Renin-Angiotensin-Aldosterone System (RAAS)?
ACE Inhibitors, ARBs, Direct Renin Inhibitors, and Aldosterone Receptor Blockers
What is typically the first-line drug choice for hypertension therapy?
Thiazide diuretic, alone or with an ACE inhibitor
What is the primary approach to individualizing hypertension drug therapy?
Changing the dose or adding other drugs if not effective
Learn about the recent changes in the classification and treatment of hypertension, including the shift from age-based to other factors in determining treatment initiation. Explore the updated blood pressure categories and the common first-line medications for hypertension management.
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