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According to the overview, what is the initial treatment typically recommended for hypertension?
According to the overview, what is the initial treatment typically recommended for hypertension?
- Angiotensin II receptor blockers (ARBs) only
- Beta blockers and ACE inhibitors
- A combination of all drug classes mentioned
- Thiazide diuretic or calcium channel blocker (correct)
If the target blood pressure is not reached within a month of initial therapy, what is typically done?
If the target blood pressure is not reached within a month of initial therapy, what is typically done?
- No changes are made, as it takes longer for the drugs to take effect
- The initial drug dose may be increased or a second drug added (correct)
- The patient is switched to a different drug class
- The initial drug dose is decreased
What percentage of hypertension cases are classified as primary or essential hypertension?
What percentage of hypertension cases are classified as primary or essential hypertension?
- 90 - 95% (correct)
- 10 - 15%
- 20 - 30%
- 70 - 80%
Which of the following is NOT listed as a potential factor contributing to primary or essential hypertension?
Which of the following is NOT listed as a potential factor contributing to primary or essential hypertension?
What percentage of hypertension cases are classified as secondary hypertension?
What percentage of hypertension cases are classified as secondary hypertension?
Which of the following is NOT listed as a potential consequence of untreated hypertension?
Which of the following is NOT listed as a potential consequence of untreated hypertension?
According to the overview, what age is no longer used as the main factor for starting hypertension treatment?
According to the overview, what age is no longer used as the main factor for starting hypertension treatment?
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