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What is the blood pressure reading that indicates hypertension?
What is the blood pressure reading that indicates hypertension?
- 130/85 mm Hg
- 150/95 mm Hg
- 140/90 mm Hg (correct)
- 120/80 mm Hg
What is the primary distinction between primary and secondary hypertension?
What is the primary distinction between primary and secondary hypertension?
- Presence of an underlying cause (correct)
- Family history
- Age of onset
- Presence of symptoms
Which of the following is a risk factor for primary hypertension?
Which of the following is a risk factor for primary hypertension?
- Diabetic nephropathy
- Coarctation of the aorta
- Obesity (correct)
- Pregnancy
What is the primary goal of treating secondary hypertension?
What is the primary goal of treating secondary hypertension?
What is a potential complication of uncontrolled hypertension?
What is a potential complication of uncontrolled hypertension?
Which medication is commonly used to treat secondary hypertension?
Which medication is commonly used to treat secondary hypertension?
At what blood pressure level should a hypertensive patient be referred to a GP?
At what blood pressure level should a hypertensive patient be referred to a GP?
What is the oral manifestation of ACE inhibitors?
What is the oral manifestation of ACE inhibitors?
What is the ideal LDL:HDL ratio?
What is the ideal LDL:HDL ratio?
What is the role of HDL in atherosclerosis?
What is the role of HDL in atherosclerosis?
What is the link between hypertension and atherosclerosis?
What is the link between hypertension and atherosclerosis?
What is the result of advanced atherosclerosis?
What is the result of advanced atherosclerosis?
What is ischemic heart disease?
What is ischemic heart disease?
What is a fixed risk factor for ischemic heart disease?
What is a fixed risk factor for ischemic heart disease?
What is a hard modifiable risk factor for ischemic heart disease?
What is a hard modifiable risk factor for ischemic heart disease?
What is a symptom of ischemic heart disease?
What is a symptom of ischemic heart disease?
What is the primary purpose of taking aspirin in ischemic heart disease?
What is the primary purpose of taking aspirin in ischemic heart disease?
What is the main diagnosis for a patient with peripheral vascular disease who complains of central chest pain during a routine dental treatment?
What is the main diagnosis for a patient with peripheral vascular disease who complains of central chest pain during a routine dental treatment?
What is the term for the procedure that uses X-ray imaging to see the heart's blood vessels?
What is the term for the procedure that uses X-ray imaging to see the heart's blood vessels?
What should dentists do before treating a patient with ischemic heart disease?
What should dentists do before treating a patient with ischemic heart disease?
What is the ideal time for scheduling appointments for patients with ischemic heart disease?
What is the ideal time for scheduling appointments for patients with ischemic heart disease?
What is the term for the death of tissue due to a lack of oxygen?
What is the term for the death of tissue due to a lack of oxygen?
What is the term for a temporary blockage of blood flow to the brain?
What is the term for a temporary blockage of blood flow to the brain?
What is the purpose of giving GTN spray sublingually during an angina attack?
What is the purpose of giving GTN spray sublingually during an angina attack?
What should be done if a patient experiences unstable angina during treatment?
What should be done if a patient experiences unstable angina during treatment?
What is the term for the condition where the heart muscle does not receive enough oxygen due to a blockage in blood flow?
What is the term for the condition where the heart muscle does not receive enough oxygen due to a blockage in blood flow?
What is the primary mechanism leading to thrombosis in patients with Behcet's syndrome?
What is the primary mechanism leading to thrombosis in patients with Behcet's syndrome?
Which of the following is a prophylactic measure to prevent post-operative deep vein thrombosis?
Which of the following is a prophylactic measure to prevent post-operative deep vein thrombosis?
What is the primary difference between arterial and venous thrombosis?
What is the primary difference between arterial and venous thrombosis?
What is the result of changes in the constituents of the blood that can lead to thrombosis?
What is the result of changes in the constituents of the blood that can lead to thrombosis?
What is the result of thrombosis progression?
What is the result of thrombosis progression?
What is a sign of left-sided heart failure?
What is a sign of left-sided heart failure?
What is the most common modifiable risk factor for IHD?
What is the most common modifiable risk factor for IHD?
What is the primary symptom of angina pectoris?
What is the primary symptom of angina pectoris?
What is the ECG finding in an angina attack?
What is the ECG finding in an angina attack?
What is the effect of aspirin on the oral cavity?
What is the effect of aspirin on the oral cavity?
What is the difference between thrombosis and clotting?
What is the difference between thrombosis and clotting?
What is the likely diagnosis of a painful and swollen calf following a period of bed rest post-operatively?
What is the likely diagnosis of a painful and swollen calf following a period of bed rest post-operatively?
What is Virchow's triad?
What is Virchow's triad?
What is deep vein thrombosis due to?
What is deep vein thrombosis due to?
What is a common clinical feature of deep vein thrombosis?
What is a common clinical feature of deep vein thrombosis?
What is a risk factor for thrombo-embolism?
What is a risk factor for thrombo-embolism?
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