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General Measures for Hypertension Treatment

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What do recent systematic reviews and meta-analyses of randomized trials NOT support?

Non-pharmacological treatment approaches

Higher-than-standard treatment targets for the average-risk population

Individualized treatment targets for each patient

Lower-than-standard treatment targets for the average-risk population (correct)

When determining the most appropriate treatment targets, what should be considered?

Weight of the patient

Patient's lifestyle preferences

Availability of cutting-edge medical technology

Potential harms and benefits of therapy (correct)

What guidelines does the treatment discussed follow?

ADA guidelines

JNC 7 guidelines

JNC 9 guidelines

JNC 8 guidelines (correct)

What factor should be taken into account when setting treatment goals?

Patient's chronological age (A) Signup and view all the answers

In the context of the text, what should be balanced when determining treatment strategies?

Potential harms of therapy and potential benefits (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary consideration when establishing treatment goals for the average-risk population?

The potential benefits of therapy (C) Signup and view all the answers

According to recent systematic reviews and meta-analyses, what is NOT recommended for the average-risk population?

Lower-than-standard blood pressure targets (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the underlying principle when determining treatment goals for a patient?

Weighing the potential benefits against the potential harms (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of treatment goals in the context of JNC 8 guidelines?

Standard blood pressure targets for the average-risk population (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the key consideration when evaluating treatment strategies for patients?

The potential harms and benefits of therapy (A) Signup and view all the answers