Hypertension and Blood Pressure Classification Quiz
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Which of the following is true about hypertension?

  • Hypertension is defined as a decrease in arterial blood pressure.
  • Hypertension is defined as persistently elevated arterial blood pressure. (correct)
  • Hypertension is defined as a normal range of arterial blood pressure.
  • Hypertension is defined as a sudden increase in arterial blood pressure.

    • What is the classification of isolated systolic hypertension according to the JNC7 report?

  • DBP values less than 90 mm Hg and SBP values of 140 mm Hg or more. (correct)
  • DBP values less than 90 mm Hg and SBP values less than 90 mm Hg.
  • DBP values of 140 mm Hg or more and SBP values of 140 mm Hg or more.
  • DBP values of 140 mm Hg or more and SBP values less than 90 mm Hg.

    • What is the classification of hypertensive crisis?

  • BP <140/90 mm Hg
  • BP >180/120 mm Hg (correct)
  • BP >140/90 mm Hg
  • BP <180/120 mm Hg

    • What is the classification of hypertensive emergency?

    <p>Extreme BP elevation with acute or progressing target-organ damage</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the classification of secondary hypertension?

    <p>Hypertension resulting from a specific cause</p> Signup and view all the answers

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