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What is one of the criteria for defining hypertension?
What is one of the criteria for defining hypertension?
- Pulse pressure ≥50mmHg
- Diastolic BP ≥90mmHg (correct)
- Systolic BP ≥120mmHg
- Mean arterial pressure ≥100mmHg
What is the primary unit of measurement for blood pressure?
What is the primary unit of measurement for blood pressure?
- inchHg
- cmHg
- mmHg (correct)
- kPa
What is the term for the 'bottom' number in a blood pressure reading?
What is the term for the 'bottom' number in a blood pressure reading?
- Diastolic (correct)
- Systolic
- Mean
- Pulse
What is the cut-off point for diagnosing hypertension in terms of diastolic blood pressure?
What is the cut-off point for diagnosing hypertension in terms of diastolic blood pressure?
What is the other component of blood pressure, aside from diastolic pressure?
What is the other component of blood pressure, aside from diastolic pressure?
Which blood pressure component is used to define hypertension?
Which blood pressure component is used to define hypertension?
What is the significance of a diastolic blood pressure of 90 mmHg?
What is the significance of a diastolic blood pressure of 90 mmHg?
Which of the following statements is true about blood pressure measurements?
Which of the following statements is true about blood pressure measurements?
What is the implication of a diastolic blood pressure of 90 mmHg or higher?
What is the implication of a diastolic blood pressure of 90 mmHg or higher?
Which of the following is a consequence of high diastolic blood pressure?
Which of the following is a consequence of high diastolic blood pressure?
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