Management of Chronic Hypertension: Basic Considerations
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What is a key benefit of lowering blood pressure in patients with chronic hypertension?

  • Increased life expectancy
  • Increased morbidity
  • Decreased life expectancy
  • Decreased morbidity and prolonged life (correct)
  • Which lifestyle modification is emphasized as a high priority for patients with chronic hypertension?

  • Alcohol consumption increase
  • High sodium diet
  • Regular aerobic exercise (correct)
  • Smoking continuation
  • What is the acronym for the dietary plan that is recommended for patients with chronic hypertension?

  • HYPE
  • DASH (correct)
  • STOP
  • SLIM
  • How does smoking affect blood pressure in individuals with chronic hypertension?

    <p>Increases blood pressure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which system plays a role in long-term blood pressure regulation in patients with chronic hypertension?

    <p>Renin-Angiotensin-Aldosterone System</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What formula represents cardiac output where HR is heart rate and SV is stroke volume?

    <p>$CO = HR imes SV$</p> Signup and view all the answers

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