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Hypertension Epidemiology and Definition

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What is the preferred duration of ambulatory BP monitoring?

72 hours
48 hours
12 hours
24 hours (correct)

What is the purpose of evaluating end-organ damage?

To assess cardiovascular risk
To identify the cause of secondary hypertension
To evaluate the effectiveness of treatment
To determine the treatment strategy (correct)

What is the role of serum Na, K, and Ca in hypertension management?

To evaluate end-organ damage
To monitor electrolyte imbalance (correct)
To identify the cause of secondary hypertension
To assess cardiovascular risk

What is the preferred diet for patients with hypertension?

DASH diet (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the first-line drug for patients with isolated systolic hypertension?

CCB (A) Signup and view all the answers

When should a second drug be added in combination therapy?

If ABP is not controlled with one drug (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of hypertensive crisis?

ABP ≥ 180/120 mm Hg (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the difference between hypertensive urgency and hypertensive emergency?

Urgency does not have end-organ damage, while emergency does (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the preferred first-line drug in patients with DM, renal disease, IHD, and heart failure?

ACEI/ARB (C) Signup and view all the answers

Why should ACEIs and ARBs not be used in combination?

They increase the risk of adverse effects when combined (C) Signup and view all the answers

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