Assessment and Management of Hypertension

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Which blood pressure measurement defines hypertension?

Diastolic blood pressure (DBP) of 100 mmHg or greater

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

What percentage of individuals with hypertension have hyperinsulinemia?

25%

10%

40%

50% (correct)

Which of the following is a target organ damage associated with hypertension?

Heart failure (correct)

Osteoporosis

Cataracts

Gout

What risk factor is associated with more than 50% of individuals with hypertension?

Sedentary lifestyle Signup and view all the answers

What may play a role in the pathogenesis of hypertension?

Low potassium intake Signup and view all the answers

What is the classification of blood pressure for a diastolic blood pressure (DBP) of 95 mmHg and above?

Stage 2 hypertension Signup and view all the answers

What lifestyle change is recommended for hypertension management?

Reduce excess body weight Signup and view all the answers

Which type of hypertension has no underlying cause?

Primary hypertension Signup and view all the answers

'HDL Cholesterol < 40 mg/dl' is considered a risk factor with what percentage in individuals with hypertension?

<50% Signup and view all the answers

'LDL Cholesterol >140 mg/dl' is considered a risk factor with what percentage in individuals with hypertension?

<25% Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a possible side effect of beta blockers?

Increased blood glucose levels Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended frequency for aerobic exercise as part of the current exercise prescription for the treatment of hypertension?

5 days/week Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended intensity for aerobic exercise as part of the current exercise prescription for the treatment of hypertension?

50-60% maximum heart rate Signup and view all the answers

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

Aerobic and rhythmical exercises using large muscle groups Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a recommended example of resistance exercises for those with hypertension?

Overhead press Signup and view all the answers

How does exercise potentially affect blood pressure in hypertensive individuals?

Decrease in cardiac output Signup and view all the answers

What should be avoided during weight training for patients with hypertension?

Holding breath Signup and view all the answers

Which antihypertensive medication may lead to sudden reductions in postexercise blood pressure?

Beta blockers Signup and view all the answers

What type of training program was assigned to the RT group in the study?

Relaxing training program Signup and view all the answers

What are the possible effects of endurance, circuit, and relaxing training on cardiovascular risk factors in hypertensive elderly patients?

Lower cardiac output Signup and view all the answers

What effect can diuretics have on the body in relation to blood glucose levels?

Increase blood glucose levels Signup and view all the answers

What is the potential side effect of beta blockers in relation to the body’s response to impulses from the nervous system?

Insomnia Signup and view all the answers

What is a possible side effect of calcium channel blockers in relation to heart health?

Heart palpitations Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended frequency for aerobic exercise as part of the current exercise prescription for the treatment of hypertension?

5 days per week Signup and view all the answers

What is the minimum recommended duration for aerobic exercise as part of the current exercise prescription for the treatment of hypertension?

$20-30$ minutes per day Signup and view all the answers

Which type of exercise should be avoided if the head is lower than the heart in order to prevent raising blood pressure?

Weight lifting Signup and view all the answers

What type of exercise program was assigned to the RT group in the study?

Relaxing training program Signup and view all the answers

What are safety considerations related to intensive isometric exercise for individuals with hypertension?

Educate patients about heat intolerance and hypoglycemia Signup and view all the answers

What potential role may play in the pathogenesis of hypertension?

Increased catecholamine levels in blood Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of hypertension?

Systolic blood pressure (SBP) of 140 mmHg or greater Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of individuals with hypertension have hyperinsulinemia?

50% Signup and view all the answers

What is NOT a possible risk factor associated with hypertension?

Normal BMI Signup and view all the answers

What is the classification of blood pressure for a diastolic blood pressure (DBP) of 95 mmHg and above?

Stage 2 Hypertension Signup and view all the answers

Which lifestyle change is NOT recommended for hypertension management?

Increased alcohol use Signup and view all the answers

What is a target organ damage associated with hypertension?

Angina or myocardial infarction Signup and view all the answers

What may play a role in the pathogenesis of hypertension?

Intra-abdominal fat and hyperinsulinemia Signup and view all the answers

Which type of hypertension has an underlying cause?

Secondary hypertension Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of individuals with hypertension are smokers?

>40% Signup and view all the answers

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Which blood pressure measurement defines hypertension?

What percentage of individuals with hypertension have hyperinsulinemia?

Which of the following is a target organ damage associated with hypertension?

What risk factor is associated with more than 50% of individuals with hypertension?

What may play a role in the pathogenesis of hypertension?

What is the classification of blood pressure for a diastolic blood pressure (DBP) of 95 mmHg and above?

What lifestyle change is recommended for hypertension management?

Which type of hypertension has no underlying cause?

'HDL Cholesterol < 40 mg/dl' is considered a risk factor with what percentage in individuals with hypertension?

'LDL Cholesterol >140 mg/dl' is considered a risk factor with what percentage in individuals with hypertension?

Which of the following is NOT a possible side effect of beta blockers?

What is the recommended frequency for aerobic exercise as part of the current exercise prescription for the treatment of hypertension?

What is the recommended intensity for aerobic exercise as part of the current exercise prescription for the treatment of hypertension?

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

Which of the following is NOT a recommended example of resistance exercises for those with hypertension?

How does exercise potentially affect blood pressure in hypertensive individuals?

What should be avoided during weight training for patients with hypertension?

Which antihypertensive medication may lead to sudden reductions in postexercise blood pressure?

What type of training program was assigned to the RT group in the study?

What are the possible effects of endurance, circuit, and relaxing training on cardiovascular risk factors in hypertensive elderly patients?

What effect can diuretics have on the body in relation to blood glucose levels?

What is the potential side effect of beta blockers in relation to the body’s response to impulses from the nervous system?

What is a possible side effect of calcium channel blockers in relation to heart health?

What is the recommended frequency for aerobic exercise as part of the current exercise prescription for the treatment of hypertension?

What is the minimum recommended duration for aerobic exercise as part of the current exercise prescription for the treatment of hypertension?

Which type of exercise should be avoided if the head is lower than the heart in order to prevent raising blood pressure?

What type of exercise program was assigned to the RT group in the study?

What are safety considerations related to intensive isometric exercise for individuals with hypertension?

What potential role may play in the pathogenesis of hypertension?

What is the definition of hypertension?

What percentage of individuals with hypertension have hyperinsulinemia?

What is NOT a possible risk factor associated with hypertension?

What is the classification of blood pressure for a diastolic blood pressure (DBP) of 95 mmHg and above?

Which lifestyle change is NOT recommended for hypertension management?

What is a target organ damage associated with hypertension?

What may play a role in the pathogenesis of hypertension?

Which type of hypertension has an underlying cause?

What percentage of individuals with hypertension are smokers?

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