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What is the average blood pressure for an average person?
What is the average blood pressure for an average person?
- 140/90mmHg (correct)
- 150/100mmHg
- 120/80mmHg
- 130/90mmHg
What is the primary characteristic of primary/essential hypertension?
What is the primary characteristic of primary/essential hypertension?
- It has a definable cause
- It is age-related (correct)
- It is caused by specific medications
- It is related to family history
What is the primary characteristic of secondary hypertension?
What is the primary characteristic of secondary hypertension?
- It is age-related
- It has no definable cause
- It is related to family history
- It is caused by specific medications (correct)
Which mechanism of atenolol and metoprolol contributes to the reduction in peripheral resistance?
Which mechanism of atenolol and metoprolol contributes to the reduction in peripheral resistance?
In elderly patients with heart failure, hypertension, renal impairment, or dehydration, which combination of medications can lead to the 'triple whammy' effect?
In elderly patients with heart failure, hypertension, renal impairment, or dehydration, which combination of medications can lead to the 'triple whammy' effect?
In renal artery stenosis, how do ACE inhibitors and ARBs affect the perfusion pressure of the glomerulus?
In renal artery stenosis, how do ACE inhibitors and ARBs affect the perfusion pressure of the glomerulus?
Which condition is a contraindication for atenolol and metoprolol due to the risk of bronchoconstriction?
Which condition is a contraindication for atenolol and metoprolol due to the risk of bronchoconstriction?
Which of the following is a side effect of ACE inhibitors?
Which of the following is a side effect of ACE inhibitors?
What is a potential side effect of non-dihydropyridine calcium channel blockers?
What is a potential side effect of non-dihydropyridine calcium channel blockers?
Which medication is contraindicated in pregnancy?
Which medication is contraindicated in pregnancy?
What is the primary mechanism of action of thiazide diuretics?
What is the primary mechanism of action of thiazide diuretics?
Which lifestyle treatment is recommended for hypertension management?
Which lifestyle treatment is recommended for hypertension management?
What is the main effect of blocking AT1R by angiotensin 2 receptor antagonists?
What is the main effect of blocking AT1R by angiotensin 2 receptor antagonists?
What is the primary effect of NSAIDs on blood pressure?
What is the primary effect of NSAIDs on blood pressure?
Which medication class may cause dry persistent cough as a side effect?
Which medication class may cause dry persistent cough as a side effect?
What is the primary mechanism of action of beta blockers?
What is the primary mechanism of action of beta blockers?
Which medication class inhibits calcium entry into vascular smooth muscles?
Which medication class inhibits calcium entry into vascular smooth muscles?
What is the main effect of dihydropyridine calcium channel blockers?
What is the main effect of dihydropyridine calcium channel blockers?
Which medication class may lead to hypotension and lightheadedness as side effects?
Which medication class may lead to hypotension and lightheadedness as side effects?
