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What is the most common type of hypertension?
What is the most common type of hypertension?
Primary/essential HTN
Secondary hypertension accounts for more than 10% of hypertension cases.
Secondary hypertension accounts for more than 10% of hypertension cases.
False (B)
Which of the following is NOT a contributing factor to hypertension?
Which of the following is NOT a contributing factor to hypertension?
- Family history of HTN
- Diabetes
- Excess alcohol intake
- Regular exercise (correct)
What can untreated hypertension lead to?
What can untreated hypertension lead to?
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What are three non-pharmacologic controls of hypertension?
What are three non-pharmacologic controls of hypertension?
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Diuretics produce decreased urine outflow.
Diuretics produce decreased urine outflow.
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What is one of the primary functions of the kidneys?
What is one of the primary functions of the kidneys?
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Every minute, the kidney produces ___ mL of filtrate.
Every minute, the kidney produces ___ mL of filtrate.
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Which of the following is an example of a class of medications for treating hypertension?
Which of the following is an example of a class of medications for treating hypertension?
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What is a common use of diuretics?
What is a common use of diuretics?
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