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What is the definition of hypertension?
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?
What percentage of people with hypertension have a sedentary lifestyle?
- >50% (correct)
- 25%
- 40%
- 15%
What is the target organ damage associated with hypertension?
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?
Which risk factor is correlated with hypertension?
What is the classification of blood pressure for diastolic pressure of 85 mmHg?
What is the classification of blood pressure for diastolic pressure of 85 mmHg?
What factor is not associated with the pathophysiology of hypertension?
What factor is not associated with the pathophysiology of hypertension?
Which of the following is a lifestyle change recommended for managing hypertension?
Which of the following is a lifestyle change recommended for managing hypertension?
What is the prevalence of diabetes in people with hypertension?
What is the prevalence of diabetes in people with hypertension?
What lifestyle change can help manage hypertension?
What lifestyle change can help manage hypertension?
What category does a systolic blood pressure of 150 mmHg fall under?
What category does a systolic blood pressure of 150 mmHg fall under?
What type of hypertension has an underlying cause?
What type of hypertension has an underlying cause?
What lifestyle change can help manage hypertension?
What lifestyle change can help manage hypertension?
Which medication can cause heart palpitations, swollen ankles, and headaches?
Which medication can cause heart palpitations, swollen ankles, and headaches?
What is the maximum rate of oxygen consumption measured during exercise known as?
What is the maximum rate of oxygen consumption measured during exercise known as?
What is the current exercise prescription for the treatment of hypertension in terms of frequency?
What is the current exercise prescription for the treatment of hypertension in terms of frequency?
What type of exercise is recommended as the primary modality for those with hypertension?
What type of exercise is recommended as the primary modality for those with hypertension?
What is the maximum amount of weight one can lift in a single repetition for a given exercise called?
What is the maximum amount of weight one can lift in a single repetition for a given exercise called?
What is a possible effect of exercise on blood pressure?
What is a possible effect of exercise on blood pressure?
Which safety consideration advises against holding your breath during weight training?
Which safety consideration advises against holding your breath during weight training?
Which type of exercise should involve the major muscle groups?
Which type of exercise should involve the major muscle groups?
What group was assigned to short bouts of dynamic exercises on knee extension, knee flexion, calf rise, and leg press ergometers?
What group was assigned to short bouts of dynamic exercises on knee extension, knee flexion, calf rise, and leg press ergometers?
What effect does β-blockers have on thermoregulatory function?
What effect does β-blockers have on thermoregulatory function?
What is intensity of aerobic exercise should be at?
What is intensity of aerobic exercise should be at?
What is the minimum duration for resistance exercise?
What is the minimum duration for resistance exercise?
