Antihypertensive Agents - Case Study Analysis
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Antihypertensive Agents - Case Study Analysis

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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?

  • 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?

  • 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?

    <p>Home or ambulatory blood pressure measurement</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did NHANES find regarding Americans with hypertension and blood pressure control?

    <p>Less than half of Americans with hypertension had adequate blood pressure control</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does knowledge of antihypertensive mechanisms and sites of action help in treatment according to the text?

    <p>It allows accurate prediction of efficacy and toxicity of drugs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the most significant risk factor for the patient described in the case study?

    <p>Family history of hypertension and premature heart disease</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the 2017 ACC/AHA High Blood Pressure Clinical Practice Guideline, what is the recommended threshold for defining hypertension?

    <p>≥130/90 mm Hg</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the approximate prevalence of hypertension among American adults, according to the NHANES data from 2011 to 2014?

    <p>46%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a factor influencing the prevalence of hypertension?

    <p>Smoking status</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What percentage of deaths from coronary heart disease and stroke occur in people with hypertension?

    <p>More than 50%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following organ systems is NOT mentioned as being damaged by sustained arterial hypertension?

    <p>Liver</p> Signup and view all the answers

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