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What does the systolic blood pressure number indicate?

  • The average pressure in the arteries throughout the cardiac cycle
  • The pressure when the heart rests between beats
  • The pressure in the arteries during blood vessel relaxation
  • The pressure when the heart contracts (correct)

    • At what systolic blood pressure reading is hypertension diagnosed?

  • 128 mmHg
  • 135 mmHg
  • 150 mmHg
  • 140 mmHg (correct)

    • Which of the following is a potential complication of chronic hypertension?

  • Arthritis
  • Asthma
  • Cerebrovascular accidents (correct)
  • Kidney stones

    • What does diastolic blood pressure measure?

    <p>Pressure between heartbeats</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which reading indicates a diagnosis of hypertension based on diastolic pressure?

    <p>≥90 mmHg</p> Signup and view all the answers

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