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What is the definition of hypertension?
What is the definition of hypertension?
- A systolic blood pressure less than 120 mmHg and a diastolic pressure less than 80 mmHg
- A systolic blood pressure equal to 120 mmHg and a diastolic pressure equal to 80 mmHg
- A systolic blood pressure greater than 140 mmHg and a diastolic pressure greater than 90 mmHg (correct)
- A systolic blood pressure less than 90 mmHg and a diastolic pressure less than 120 mmHg
What is the classification of blood pressure for a systolic BP of 150 mmHg and a diastolic BP of 95 mmHg?
What is the classification of blood pressure for a systolic BP of 150 mmHg and a diastolic BP of 95 mmHg?
- Stage 1 hypertension (correct)
- Prehypertension
- Stage 2 hypertension
- Normal
What is hypertension considered to be?
What is hypertension considered to be?
- A symptom of a disease
- A disease
- A risk factor for a disease
- A manifestation of a disease (correct)
How many blood pressure measurements are required to confirm a diagnosis of hypertension?
How many blood pressure measurements are required to confirm a diagnosis of hypertension?
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What is the diastolic blood pressure range for Stage 2 hypertension?
What is the diastolic blood pressure range for Stage 2 hypertension?
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