Effects of High Blood Pressure on Health
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What is the normal range for blood pressure levels?

  • 110/70 mmHg
  • 140/100 mmHg
  • 120/80 mmHg (correct)
  • 130/90 mmHg

    • What is the range for hypertensive crisis?

  • 140/90 mmHg
  • 130/80 mmHg
  • 200/140 mmHg
  • 180/120 mmHg (correct)

    • Describe a hypertensive headache.

  • Dull ache around the temples that worsens with physical activity
  • Severe headache with pulsating pain, often at the back of the head (correct)
  • Mild headache that gets better with rest
  • Intermittent headache only felt on one side of the head

    • 'Nonspecific' symptoms a person may have when initially diagnosed with hypertension include:

    <p>Headache and nosebleeds</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the clinical manifestations present in a patient experiencing long-term complications of hypertension involving organ damage?

    <p>Vision problems and kidney disease</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the normal range for blood pressure levels?

    <p>120/80 mmHg</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the range for hypertensive crisis?

    <p>180/110 - 209/129 mmHg</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Describe a hypertensive headache.

    <p>Pulsating behind the eye(s)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the ‘nonspecific’ symptoms a person may have when they are initially diagnosed with hypertension?

    <p>Blurred vision and dizziness</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the clinical manifestations that may be present when a patient is experiencing long-term complications of hypertension?

    <p>Hematuria and proteinuria</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the normal range for blood pressure levels?

    <p>120/80 mmHg</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the range for hypertensive crisis?

    <p>Above 200/120 mmHg</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Describe a hypertensive headache.

    <p>Pulsating pain on both sides of the head</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the 'nonspecific' symptoms a person may have when they are initially diagnosed with hypertension?

    <p>Headaches and dizziness</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the clinical manifestations that may be present when a patient is experiencing long-term complications of hypertension? I am referring to organ damage.

    <p>Kidney failure and heart disease</p> Signup and view all the answers

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