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What is the definition of hypertension according to the text?
What is the definition of hypertension according to the text?
- Sustained elevation of blood pressure exceeding 150/95 mmHg
- Sustained elevation of blood pressure exceeding 120/80 mmHg
- Sustained elevation of blood pressure exceeding 130/85 mmHg
- Sustained elevation of blood pressure exceeding 140/90 mmHg (correct)
Which of the following is NOT a cause of secondary hypertension mentioned in the text?
Which of the following is NOT a cause of secondary hypertension mentioned in the text?
- Pheochromocytoma
- Diabetes mellitus (correct)
- Pregnancy-induced hypertension
- Renal parenchymal disease
Which of the following is a non-pharmacological therapy for hypertension mentioned in the text?
Which of the following is a non-pharmacological therapy for hypertension mentioned in the text?
- Antihypertensive drug therapy
- Angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors
- Sodium restriction (correct)
- Diuretic medication
Which of the following is a subgroup of antihypertensive drugs mentioned in the text?
Which of the following is a subgroup of antihypertensive drugs mentioned in the text?
What percentage of hypertension cases are classified as primary or essential hypertension according to the text?
What percentage of hypertension cases are classified as primary or essential hypertension according to the text?
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a cause of secondary hypertension in the text?
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a cause of secondary hypertension in the text?
Which drug is classified as a central α2 agonist?
Which drug is classified as a central α2 agonist?
What is the main use of selective α1 blockers such as Prazocin?
What is the main use of selective α1 blockers such as Prazocin?
Which drug is a non-selective β-blocker?
Which drug is a non-selective β-blocker?
What is the primary mechanism of action for β-blockers to induce their antihypertensive effect?
What is the primary mechanism of action for β-blockers to induce their antihypertensive effect?
Which side effect is commonly associated with ACE inhibitors?
Which side effect is commonly associated with ACE inhibitors?
What is the category of vasodilators that includes Nitrates and Hydralazine?
What is the category of vasodilators that includes Nitrates and Hydralazine?
