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What is the primary purpose of diagnosing hypertension according to the text?
What is the primary purpose of diagnosing hypertension according to the text?
- To predict potential consequences for the patient (correct)
- To identify the best antihypertensive drug for treatment
- To determine the specific cause of hypertension
- To establish the patient's blood pressure baseline
Why is it recommended to confirm a diagnosis of hypertension with home or ambulatory blood pressure measurement?
Why is it recommended to confirm a diagnosis of hypertension with home or ambulatory blood pressure measurement?
- To avoid the risk of white coat hypertension (correct)
- To determine which antihypertensive drug to prescribe
- To reduce the patient's blood pressure more effectively
- To identify underlying causes of hypertension
What does the text emphasize regarding the rational use of antihypertensive agents?
What does the text emphasize regarding the rational use of antihypertensive agents?
- It may lead to serious toxicity in all patients
- It is only effective when used in very high doses
- It is necessary to combine multiple drugs for effective blood pressure control
- It can lower blood pressure with minimal risk of serious toxicity in most patients (correct)
Which method is recommended for diagnosing hypertension based on the text?
Which method is recommended for diagnosing hypertension based on the text?
What did NHANES find regarding Americans with hypertension and blood pressure control?
What did NHANES find regarding Americans with hypertension and blood pressure control?
How does knowledge of antihypertensive mechanisms and sites of action help in treatment according to the text?
How does knowledge of antihypertensive mechanisms and sites of action help in treatment according to the text?
What is the most significant risk factor for the patient described in the case study?
What is the most significant risk factor for the patient described in the case study?
According to the 2017 ACC/AHA High Blood Pressure Clinical Practice Guideline, what is the recommended threshold for defining hypertension?
According to the 2017 ACC/AHA High Blood Pressure Clinical Practice Guideline, what is the recommended threshold for defining hypertension?
What is the approximate prevalence of hypertension among American adults, according to the NHANES data from 2011 to 2014?
What is the approximate prevalence of hypertension among American adults, according to the NHANES data from 2011 to 2014?
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a factor influencing the prevalence of hypertension?
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a factor influencing the prevalence of hypertension?
What percentage of deaths from coronary heart disease and stroke occur in people with hypertension?
What percentage of deaths from coronary heart disease and stroke occur in people with hypertension?
Which of the following organ systems is NOT mentioned as being damaged by sustained arterial hypertension?
Which of the following organ systems is NOT mentioned as being damaged by sustained arterial hypertension?
