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What is the blood pressure range for a hypertensive crisis?
What is the blood pressure range for a hypertensive crisis?
- 200/140 mmHg or higher
- 160/100 mmHg or higher
- 180/120 mmHg or higher (correct)
- 140/90 mmHg or higher
Which of the following is a symptom of a hypertensive crisis?
Which of the following is a symptom of a hypertensive crisis?
- Dizziness
- Fever
- Headache (correct)
- Itching
What is the primary goal of treating a hypertensive crisis?
What is the primary goal of treating a hypertensive crisis?
- To rapidly lower blood pressure
- To prevent organ damage (correct)
- To reduce the risk of stroke
- To manage associated symptoms
Which of the following medications is often used to treat a hypertensive crisis?
Which of the following medications is often used to treat a hypertensive crisis?
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What is the most common complication of a hypertensive crisis?
What is the most common complication of a hypertensive crisis?
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Study Notes
Hypertensive Crisis
- Blood pressure range: ≥180 mmHg systolic or ≥120 mmHg diastolic
Symptoms
- Headache, confusion, chest pain, and shortness of breath are symptoms of a hypertensive crisis
Treatment
- Primary goal: to gradually reduce blood pressure to prevent further organ damage
Medications
- IV vasodilators, such as nitroprusside, nicardipine, or fenoldopam, are often used to treat a hypertensive crisis
Complications
- Most common complication: stroke, followed by heart failure, kidney failure, and aortic dissection
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