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What is the prevalence of hypertensive disorders of pregnancy (HDP) among all pregnancies?
What is the prevalence of hypertensive disorders of pregnancy (HDP) among all pregnancies?
- 1-5%
- 10-15%
- 5-10% (correct)
- 15-20%
How is hypertension (HTN) diagnosed empirically?
How is hypertension (HTN) diagnosed empirically?
- Blood pressure exceeding 130mmHg systolic or 90mmHg diastolic.
- Blood pressure exceeding 140mmHg systolic or 90mmHg diastolic. (correct)
- Blood pressure exceeding 150mmHg systolic or 100mmHg diastolic.
- Blood pressure exceeding 120mmHg systolic or 80mmHg diastolic.
How many occasions should blood pressure be observed for the diagnosis of hypertension?
How many occasions should blood pressure be observed for the diagnosis of hypertension?
- At least thrice
- Once
- At least once
- At least twice (correct)
What is the recommended time for a patient to sit quietly before blood pressure measurement?
What is the recommended time for a patient to sit quietly before blood pressure measurement?
What is the recommended width of the inflatable bladder of the cuff for appropriate BP measurement?
What is the recommended width of the inflatable bladder of the cuff for appropriate BP measurement?
What length of the inflatable bladder is recommended for appropriate BP measurement?
What length of the inflatable bladder is recommended for appropriate BP measurement?
What is the appropriate arm circumference for the standard cuff mentioned in the text?
What is the appropriate arm circumference for the standard cuff mentioned in the text?
Which factor can falsely increase blood pressure measurement based on the text?
Which factor can falsely increase blood pressure measurement based on the text?
What defines severe hypertension according to the text?
What defines severe hypertension according to the text?
How is proteinuria defined in the text?
How is proteinuria defined in the text?
What type of hypertensive disorder during pregnancy resolves by 12 weeks postpartum?
What type of hypertensive disorder during pregnancy resolves by 12 weeks postpartum?
What does the term 'Delta HTN' describe according to the text?
What does the term 'Delta HTN' describe according to the text?
