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What defines Hypertension (HTN) according to the text?
What defines Hypertension (HTN) according to the text?
- Blood pressure exceeding 100mmHg diastolic
- Blood pressure exceeding 130mmHg systolic
- Blood pressure exceeding 90mmHg diastolic
- Blood pressure exceeding 140mmHg systolic (correct)
How many occasions should blood pressure be observed to diagnose Hypertension (HTN) empirically?
How many occasions should blood pressure be observed to diagnose Hypertension (HTN) empirically?
- Three times
- Twice (correct)
- Once
- Four times
What is an essential step to ensure appropriate blood pressure measurement according to the text?
What is an essential step to ensure appropriate blood pressure measurement according to the text?
- Patient should sit quietly for 5 minutes prior to measurement (correct)
- Use an undersized BP cuff
- Measure blood pressure immediately after exercise
- Measure blood pressure from the left arm
What is the recommended width of the inflatable bladder of the BP cuff in adults?
What is the recommended width of the inflatable bladder of the BP cuff in adults?
When should a person avoid smoking, caffeine, and exercise prior to blood pressure measurement?
When should a person avoid smoking, caffeine, and exercise prior to blood pressure measurement?
Why is it important to use an appropriate BP cuff size?
Why is it important to use an appropriate BP cuff size?
What is the standard cuff size for blood pressure measurement mentioned in the text?
What is the standard cuff size for blood pressure measurement mentioned in the text?
Which factor should generally be avoided to prevent falsely or temporarily increasing blood pressure?
Which factor should generally be avoided to prevent falsely or temporarily increasing blood pressure?
How is proteinuria defined during pregnancy according to the text?
How is proteinuria defined during pregnancy according to the text?
What is considered severe hypertension according to the text?
What is considered severe hypertension according to the text?
What is Edema defined as in the text?
What is Edema defined as in the text?
What type of hypertensive disorder during pregnancy is diagnosed for the first time after 20 weeks and resolves by 12 weeks postpartum?
What type of hypertensive disorder during pregnancy is diagnosed for the first time after 20 weeks and resolves by 12 weeks postpartum?
