Clinical Pharmacy II: Cardiovascular Disorders - Hypertension
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What is the definition of hypertension?

  • Persistently elevated diastolic blood pressure
  • Persistently elevated systolic blood pressure
  • Persistently elevated arterial blood pressure (correct)
  • Persistently low arterial blood pressure

    • Which condition is categorized as hypertensive emergency?

  • Systolic blood pressure (BP) >180 mm Hg (correct)
  • Diastolic blood pressure (BP) >120 mm Hg
  • Extreme BP elevation without end-organ damage
  • Moderate BP elevation with end-organ injury

    • What type of hypertension is diastolic blood pressure (DBP) 180/120 mm Hg classified as?

  • Isolated systolic hypertension
  • Normal blood pressure
  • Hypertensive urgency
  • Hypertensive emergency (correct)

    • Which class of medication is known as Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitors used for hypertension treatment?

    <p>Calcium Channel Blockers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of drug is considered a Direct Renin Inhibitor used in the treatment of hypertension?

    <p>Direct Renin Inhibitor</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the context of hypertension, what does the term 'hypertensive urgency' refer to?

    <p>Extremely elevated blood pressure without acute damage</p> Signup and view all the answers

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