Assessment of Carotid Intima-Media Thickness in Hypertensive Children Quiz
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Which of the following is a key characteristic of the DASH dietary pattern recommended for children and adolescents with hypertension?

  • Low in fruits, vegetables, and whole grains
  • Restricted in calcium and potassium intake
  • High in saturated fats and sodium
  • Rich in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and low-fat dairy (correct)

    • Which of the following is a recommended strategy for promoting physical activity in children and adolescents to help manage hypertension?

  • Providing education and resources to support an active lifestyle (correct)
  • Limiting physical activity to light exercise a few times per week
  • Encouraging sedentary activities like video games and television
  • Discouraging participation in organized sports and exercise

    • When selecting antihypertensive medications for children, which of the following factors should be considered according to the text?

  • Both a and c (correct)
  • Avoiding medications that may interact with other conditions
  • Minimizing the risk of adverse effects
  • Maximizing the dosage for rapid blood pressure control

    • Which of the following is a key principle in the pharmacologic treatment of hypertension in children and adolescents?

    <p>Tailoring the treatment approach to the individual patient's needs and characteristics</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the context of hypertensive crises in children, which of the following is a recommended management strategy according to the text?

    <p>Referral to a specialist for comprehensive evaluation and management</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a potential complication of poorly controlled hypertension in children that is highlighted in the text?

    <p>Both b and c</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a recommended dietary approach for managing hypertension in children and adolescents?

    <p>DASH (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension) dietary pattern</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is an appropriate non-pharmacological approach for managing hypertension in children and adolescents?

    <p>Regular physical activity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following medications is commonly used as a first-line pharmacological treatment for hypertension in children and adolescents?

    <p>Angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a potential complication of untreated hypertension in children and adolescents?

    <p>Abnormal vascular structure and function</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the appropriate management approach for a hypertensive crisis in a child or adolescent?

    <p>Intravenous antihypertensive therapy and close monitoring</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a common cause of secondary hypertension in children and adolescents?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a key component of the DASH dietary pattern for managing hypertension in children?

    <p>Consumption of red meat</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended approach for promoting physical activity in children with hypertension?

    <p>Prescribe aerobic exercise for at least 60 minutes per day, most days of the week</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which class of antihypertensive medications is typically considered the first-line pharmacologic treatment for hypertension in children?

    <p>Angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary concern associated with untreated or poorly controlled hypertension in children?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the case of a hypertensive crisis in a child, which of the following is the recommended immediate treatment?

    <p>Intravenous antihypertensive medication</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements regarding the management of hypertension in children is FALSE?

    <p>Pharmacologic treatment is never indicated in children</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Qual é um marcador precoce de dano vascular em crianças hipertensas, de acordo com o texto?

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

    Qual é o padrão dietético associado a uma menor incidência de síndrome metabólica em crianças e adolescentes, segundo o texto?

    <p>Dieta DASH</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Qual é a publicação que fala sobre o uso racional de medicamentos anti-hipertensivos em crianças?

    <p>Pediatr Nephrol</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Qual é o principal objetivo do controle rigoroso da pressão arterial em crianças, conforme discutido no texto?

    <p>Prevenir doença renal</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Quais são as principais consequências da hipertensão mal controlada em crianças, de acordo com o texto?

    <p>Danos vasculares</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Qual é o padrão dietético associado a uma menor incidência de síndrome metabólica em crianças e adolescentes, segundo o texto?

    <p>Dieta DASH</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Qual é a principal razão pela qual a medida da pressão arterial na criança e no adolescente deve tornar-se rotina na prática diária do pediatra?

    <p>Prevenção de complicações na fase inicial da vida.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    De acordo com as diretrizes, qual é o principal objetivo de controlar a pressão arterial em crianças e adolescentes?

    <p>Reduzir o risco de complicações a longo prazo.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Quais são os possíveis benefícios da medição regular da pressão arterial em crianças e adolescentes?

    <p>Ajudar na prevenção de complicações futuras.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Por que é importante considerar a pressão arterial como uma medida de assistência básica da saúde na infância?

    <p>Por ser útil na prevenção de complicações futuras.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Qual das seguintes complicações pode ser prevenida através do controle adequado da pressão arterial na infância?

    <p>Problemas cardiovasculares a longo prazo.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Além da prevenção de complicações futuras, qual é outro benefício de monitorar a pressão arterial em crianças e adolescentes?

    <p>Contribuir para a saúde geral e bem-estar dos jovens.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Qual é o órgão que publicou um relatório sobre o diagnóstico, avaliação e tratamento da pressão alta em crianças e adolescentes?

    <p>National High Blood Pressure Education Program Working Group</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Qual foi o ano em que as diretrizes da European Society of Hypertension para o manejo da pressão alta em crianças e adolescentes foram publicadas?

    <p>2016</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Quem é um autor das diretrizes de 2016 da European Society of Hypertension para o manejo da pressão alta em crianças e adolescentes?

    <p>Cifkova R</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Qual publicação aborda a hipertensão arterial em crianças e adolescentes?

    <p>Brandão AA.Hipertensão Arterial na Criança e no Adolescente</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Qual é uma das complicações potenciais da hipertensão mal controlada em crianças destacada no texto?

    <p>Arritmias cardíacas</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Qual dessas publicações aborda a diferença entre hipertensão primária e secundária em crianças?

    <p>Gomes RS, Quirino IG, Pereira RM, Vitor BM, Leite AF, Oliveira EA</p> Signup and view all the answers

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