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Which of the following is a major risk factor for chronic complications of hypertension?
Which of the following is a major risk factor for chronic complications of hypertension?
- Long-term high blood pressure (correct)
- The blood pressure in the arteries is persistently elevated.
- High blood pressure usually does not cause symptoms.
- Hypertension is a long-term medical condition.
What is the recommended size of the cuff bladder for measuring blood pressure?
What is the recommended size of the cuff bladder for measuring blood pressure?
- 12 cm x 35 cm
- 12-13 cm x 35 cm (correct)
- 35 cm x 35 cm
- 12-13 cm x 12-13 cm
When should the auscultatory method be used to measure diastolic blood pressure?
When should the auscultatory method be used to measure diastolic blood pressure?
- When using a cuff with a larger bladder
- When the patient is sitting or lying down
- When measuring blood pressure in both arms
- When the disappearance of phase Korotkoff sounds is used (correct)
Which of the following is NOT a cause of secondary hypertension?
Which of the following is NOT a cause of secondary hypertension?
Which of the following is NOT a risk factor for hypertension?
Which of the following is NOT a risk factor for hypertension?
What is the recommended frequency for routine blood pressure measurements until the age of 80 years?
What is the recommended frequency for routine blood pressure measurements until the age of 80 years?
Which of the following is the most accurate method for assessing cardiovascular risk?
Which of the following is the most accurate method for assessing cardiovascular risk?
Which of the following medications is the most appropriate for reducing blood pressure in a hypertensive emergency?
Which of the following medications is the most appropriate for reducing blood pressure in a hypertensive emergency?
What is the definition of hypertensive urgency?
What is the definition of hypertensive urgency?
What is the most appropriate blood pressure goal for a 65-year-old patient with hypertension and no other medical problems?
What is the most appropriate blood pressure goal for a 65-year-old patient with hypertension and no other medical problems?
Which of the following is a common side effect of diuretics?
Which of the following is a common side effect of diuretics?
Which antihypertensive drug class blocks the conversion of angiotensin I to angiotensin II and also blocks the degradation of bradykinin?
Which antihypertensive drug class blocks the conversion of angiotensin I to angiotensin II and also blocks the degradation of bradykinin?
Which antihypertensive drug class is particularly useful in diabetics with nephropathy and has been shown to slow disease progression?
Which antihypertensive drug class is particularly useful in diabetics with nephropathy and has been shown to slow disease progression?
Which antihypertensive drug class selectively blocks the receptors for angiotensin II and does not cause cough as in ACE inhibitors?
Which antihypertensive drug class selectively blocks the receptors for angiotensin II and does not cause cough as in ACE inhibitors?
Which of the following drugs is commonly used in the treatment of hypertension in pregnancy?
Which of the following drugs is commonly used in the treatment of hypertension in pregnancy?
Which of the following conditions is characterized by accelerated microvascular damage with necrosis in the walls of small arteries and arterioles?
Which of the following conditions is characterized by accelerated microvascular damage with necrosis in the walls of small arteries and arterioles?
What is the recommended target diastolic blood pressure range for the treatment of malignant hypertension over 24-48 hours?
What is the recommended target diastolic blood pressure range for the treatment of malignant hypertension over 24-48 hours?
Which of the following drugs is the agent of choice for rapid control of blood pressure in an aortic dissection?
Which of the following drugs is the agent of choice for rapid control of blood pressure in an aortic dissection?
Which of the following is the most accurate method for measuring diastolic blood pressure?
Which of the following is the most accurate method for measuring diastolic blood pressure?
What is the recommended size of the cuff bladder for measuring blood pressure?
What is the recommended size of the cuff bladder for measuring blood pressure?
When should the blood pressure be measured in both arms at the first visit?
When should the blood pressure be measured in both arms at the first visit?
Which of the following medications is the most appropriate for reducing blood pressure in a hypertensive urgency?
Which of the following medications is the most appropriate for reducing blood pressure in a hypertensive urgency?
What is the definition of hypertensive urgency?
What is the definition of hypertensive urgency?
Which of the following is the most appropriate blood pressure goal for a 65-year-old with hypertension and no other medical problems?
Which of the following is the most appropriate blood pressure goal for a 65-year-old with hypertension and no other medical problems?
Which of the following antihypertensive drugs is commonly used in the treatment of mild hypertension in pregnancy?
Which of the following antihypertensive drugs is commonly used in the treatment of mild hypertension in pregnancy?
Which of the following antihypertensive drugs is contraindicated in pregnancy?
Which of the following antihypertensive drugs is contraindicated in pregnancy?
Which of the following is a common side effect of beta-blockers in hypertension?
Which of the following is a common side effect of beta-blockers in hypertension?
Which of the following is a characteristic of malignant hypertension?
Which of the following is a characteristic of malignant hypertension?
Which of the following is NOT a cause of secondary hypertension?
Which of the following is NOT a cause of secondary hypertension?
Which of the following is NOT a risk factor for hypertension?
Which of the following is NOT a risk factor for hypertension?
What is the most appropriate blood pressure goal for a 65-year-old patient with hypertension and no other medical problems?
What is the most appropriate blood pressure goal for a 65-year-old patient with hypertension and no other medical problems?
Which antihypertensive drug class selectively blocks the receptors for angiotensin II and does not cause cough as in ACE inhibitors?
Which antihypertensive drug class selectively blocks the receptors for angiotensin II and does not cause cough as in ACE inhibitors?
Which of the following is a common side effect of diuretics?
Which of the following is a common side effect of diuretics?
Which antihypertensive drug class blocks the conversion of angiotensin I to angiotensin II and also blocks the degradation of bradykinin?
Which antihypertensive drug class blocks the conversion of angiotensin I to angiotensin II and also blocks the degradation of bradykinin?
Which antihypertensive drug class is particularly useful in diabetics with nephropathy and has been shown to slow disease progression?
Which antihypertensive drug class is particularly useful in diabetics with nephropathy and has been shown to slow disease progression?
Which of the following drugs is commonly used in the treatment of hypertension in pregnancy?
Which of the following drugs is commonly used in the treatment of hypertension in pregnancy?
Which of the following is a major risk factor for chronic complications of hypertension?
Which of the following is a major risk factor for chronic complications of hypertension?
What is the recommended size of the cuff bladder for measuring blood pressure?
What is the recommended size of the cuff bladder for measuring blood pressure?
When should the blood pressure be measured in both arms at the first visit?
When should the blood pressure be measured in both arms at the first visit?
Which of the following investigations is used to detect or quantify left ventricular hypertrophy?
Which of the following investigations is used to detect or quantify left ventricular hypertrophy?
Which of the following is a common side effect of diuretics?
Which of the following is a common side effect of diuretics?
Which antihypertensive drug class blocks the conversion of angiotensin I to angiotensin II and also blocks the degradation of bradykinin?
Which antihypertensive drug class blocks the conversion of angiotensin I to angiotensin II and also blocks the degradation of bradykinin?
Which of the following is a major risk factor for chronic complications of hypertension?
Which of the following is a major risk factor for chronic complications of hypertension?
Which of the following antihypertensive drug classes is particularly useful in patients with evidence of increased sympathetic drive?
Which of the following antihypertensive drug classes is particularly useful in patients with evidence of increased sympathetic drive?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of malignant hypertension?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of malignant hypertension?
What is the most appropriate blood pressure goal for the treatment of malignant hypertension over 24-48 hours?
What is the most appropriate blood pressure goal for the treatment of malignant hypertension over 24-48 hours?
What is the most appropriate treatment for rapid control of blood pressure in an aortic dissection?
What is the most appropriate treatment for rapid control of blood pressure in an aortic dissection?
Which of the following is a common risk factor for hypertension?
Which of the following is a common risk factor for hypertension?
Which of the following is NOT a cause of secondary hypertension?
Which of the following is NOT a cause of secondary hypertension?
What is the most appropriate blood pressure goal for a 65-year-old patient with hypertension and no other medical problems?
What is the most appropriate blood pressure goal for a 65-year-old patient with hypertension and no other medical problems?
What is the recommended size of the cuff bladder for measuring blood pressure?
What is the recommended size of the cuff bladder for measuring blood pressure?
Which of the following medications is the most appropriate for reducing blood pressure in a hypertensive urgency?
Which of the following medications is the most appropriate for reducing blood pressure in a hypertensive urgency?
Which of the following is the most appropriate blood pressure goal for a 65-year-old with hypertension and no other medical problems?
Which of the following is the most appropriate blood pressure goal for a 65-year-old with hypertension and no other medical problems?
Which of the following is the agent of choice for a patient with diabetes?
Which of the following is the agent of choice for a patient with diabetes?
Which of the following medications is the most appropriate for reducing blood pressure in a hypertensive urgency?
Which of the following medications is the most appropriate for reducing blood pressure in a hypertensive urgency?
What is the most appropriate blood pressure goal for a 65-year-old patient with hypertension and no other medical problems?
What is the most appropriate blood pressure goal for a 65-year-old patient with hypertension and no other medical problems?
Which antihypertensive drug class blocks the conversion of angiotensin I to angiotensin II and also blocks the degradation of bradykinin?
Which antihypertensive drug class blocks the conversion of angiotensin I to angiotensin II and also blocks the degradation of bradykinin?
Which of the following is NOT a risk factor for hypertension?
Which of the following is NOT a risk factor for hypertension?
What is the most appropriate blood pressure goal for a 65-year-old patient with hypertension and no other medical problems?
What is the most appropriate blood pressure goal for a 65-year-old patient with hypertension and no other medical problems?
What is the recommended size of the cuff bladder for measuring blood pressure?
What is the recommended size of the cuff bladder for measuring blood pressure?
Which of the following medications is the most appropriate for reducing blood pressure in a hypertensive urgency?
Which of the following medications is the most appropriate for reducing blood pressure in a hypertensive urgency?
What is the most appropriate blood pressure goal for a 65-year-old with hypertension and no other medical problems?
What is the most appropriate blood pressure goal for a 65-year-old with hypertension and no other medical problems?
Which of the following antihypertensive drugs is contraindicated in pregnancy?
Which of the following antihypertensive drugs is contraindicated in pregnancy?
Which of the following tests is used to detect or quantify left ventricular hypertrophy?
Which of the following tests is used to detect or quantify left ventricular hypertrophy?
Which of the following is a non-pharmacological therapy for hypertension?
Which of the following is a non-pharmacological therapy for hypertension?
Which of the following drug combinations is used to treat hypertension?
Which of the following drug combinations is used to treat hypertension?
Which of the following is a common side effect of diuretics?
Which of the following is a common side effect of diuretics?
Which of the following is a common cause of primary hypertension?
Which of the following is a common cause of primary hypertension?
Which of the following is NOT a risk factor for hypertension?
Which of the following is NOT a risk factor for hypertension?
Which of the following is a characteristic of secondary hypertension?
Which of the following is a characteristic of secondary hypertension?
Which of the following is a common symptom of Cushing's syndrome?
Which of the following is a common symptom of Cushing's syndrome?
Which antihypertensive drug class is particularly useful in patients with evidence of increased sympathetic drive?
Which antihypertensive drug class is particularly useful in patients with evidence of increased sympathetic drive?
What is the most appropriate treatment for rapid control of blood pressure in an aortic dissection?
What is the most appropriate treatment for rapid control of blood pressure in an aortic dissection?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of malignant hypertension?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of malignant hypertension?
What is the most appropriate blood pressure goal for a 65-year-old patient with hypertension and no other medical problems?
What is the most appropriate blood pressure goal for a 65-year-old patient with hypertension and no other medical problems?
