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What is the systolic reading for the category of high blood pressure (hypertension) stage 2?
What is the systolic reading for the category of high blood pressure (hypertension) stage 2?
- 130-139 mmHg
- 140 mmHg or higher (correct)
- Less than 120 mmHg
- Higher than 180 mmHg
What is the diastolic reading for the category of elevated blood pressure?
What is the diastolic reading for the category of elevated blood pressure?
- 80-89 mmHg
- Higher than 120 mmHg
- 90 mmHg or higher
- Less than 80 mmHg (correct)
Which of the following best defines hypertension?
Which of the following best defines hypertension?
- A condition where blood pressure is too low
- A condition where blood pressure is within normal range
- A condition where blood pressure is extremely high
- A condition where blood pressure is elevated enough to perturb tissues and organs (correct)
What is the normal range for diastolic blood pressure?
What is the normal range for diastolic blood pressure?
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What is the etiology of primary/essential hypertension?
What is the etiology of primary/essential hypertension?
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