Assessment and Management of Hypertension
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What is the definition of hypertension?

  • Systolic blood pressure (SBP) of 140 mmHg or greater (correct)
  • Systolic blood pressure (SBP) of 130 mmHg or greater
  • Diastolic blood pressure (DBP) of 90 mmHg or greater
  • Diastolic blood pressure (DBP) of 80 mmHg or greater

    • What percentage of people with hypertension have a sedentary lifestyle?

  • >50% (correct)
  • 25%
  • 40%
  • 15%

    • What is the target organ damage associated with hypertension?

  • Stroke or transient ischemic attack (correct)
  • Osteoporosis
  • Kidney stones
  • Dental caries

    • Which risk factor is correlated with hypertension?

    <p>LDL Cholesterol &gt;140 mg/dl</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the classification of blood pressure for diastolic pressure of 85 mmHg?

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

    What factor is not associated with the pathophysiology of hypertension?

    <p>High potassium intake</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a lifestyle change recommended for managing hypertension?

    <p>Reduce dietary sodium to &lt; 2.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the prevalence of diabetes in people with hypertension?

    <p>~40%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What lifestyle change can help manage hypertension?

    <p>Reduce excess body weight</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What category does a systolic blood pressure of 150 mmHg fall under?

    <p>Stage 2 hypertension</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of hypertension has an underlying cause?

    <p>Secondary hypertension</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What lifestyle change can help manage hypertension?

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

    Which medication can cause heart palpitations, swollen ankles, and headaches?

    <p>Calcium channel blockers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the maximum rate of oxygen consumption measured during exercise known as?

    <p>Peak oxygen uptake</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the current exercise prescription for the treatment of hypertension in terms of frequency?

    <p>5 days/week as a minimum</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of exercise is recommended as the primary modality for those with hypertension?

    <p>Aerobic exercise</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the maximum amount of weight one can lift in a single repetition for a given exercise called?

    <p>1-repetition maximum (1-RM)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a possible effect of exercise on blood pressure?

    <p>Reduced visceral fat independent of changes in body weight or BMI</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which safety consideration advises against holding your breath during weight training?

    <p>Avoid exercises in which the head is lower than the heart</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of exercise should involve the major muscle groups?

    <p>Resistance exercise</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What group was assigned to short bouts of dynamic exercises on knee extension, knee flexion, calf rise, and leg press ergometers?

    <p>CT group</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What effect does β-blockers have on thermoregulatory function?

    <p>Adversely affect thermoregulatory function and cause hyperglycemia in some individuals.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is intensity of aerobic exercise should be at?

    <p>40-60% maximum heart rate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the minimum duration for resistance exercise?

    <p>8–12 repetitions per set</p> Signup and view all the answers

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