Hypertension Quiz: Test Your Knowledge
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What is the definition of hypertension in adults?

  • Sustained systolic blood pressure of 120 mmHg or greater and/or a sustained diastolic blood pressure of 80 mmHg or greater
  • Sustained systolic blood pressure of 130 mmHg or greater and/or a sustained diastolic blood pressure of 85 mmHg or greater
  • Sustained systolic blood pressure of 160 mmHg or greater and/or a sustained diastolic blood pressure of 100 mmHg or greater
  • Sustained systolic blood pressure of 140 mmHg or greater and/or a sustained diastolic blood pressure of 90 mmHg or greater (correct)
  • What is the most common type of hypertension?

  • Secondary hypertension
  • Isolated systolic hypertension
  • Primary/essential hypertension (correct)
  • Malignant hypertension
  • What is the definition of pulse pressure?

  • $ ext{Pulse pressure} = ext{Diastolic pressure} - ext{Systolic pressure}$
  • $ ext{Pulse pressure} = rac{ ext{Systolic pressure}}{ ext{Diastolic pressure}}$
  • $ ext{Pulse pressure} = ext{Systolic pressure} - ext{Diastolic pressure}$ (correct)
  • $ ext{Pulse pressure} = ext{Systolic pressure} + ext{Diastolic pressure}$
  • What is the rough definition of mean arterial pressure (MAP)?

    <p>$ ext{MAP} = ext{Diastolic pressure} + rac{ ext{Pulse pressure}}{3}$</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are some associated risk factors for primary/essential hypertension?

    <p>Smoking, obesity, lipid problems, and diabetes</p> Signup and view all the answers

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