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What is the recommended course of action for patients with markedly elevated blood pressure but without acute target organ damage?
What is the recommended course of action for patients with markedly elevated blood pressure but without acute target organ damage?
- Scheduled follow-up visit with a primary care physician
- Referral to a specialist for further evaluation
- Immediate combination oral antihypertensive therapy (correct)
- Hospitalization and parenteral drug therapy
Which of the following is NOT listed as a risk factor for hypertension according to the text?
Which of the following is NOT listed as a risk factor for hypertension according to the text?
- Low potassium intake
- Excess sodium consumption
- High fat diet
- Regular exercise routine (correct)
What blood pressure range corresponds to Hypertension Stage 1?
What blood pressure range corresponds to Hypertension Stage 1?
- Systolic 130-139 mm Hg or Diastolic 80-89 mm Hg (correct)
- Systolic higher than 180 mm Hg and/or Diastolic higher than 120 mm Hg
- Systolic 140 mm Hg or Diastolic 90 mm Hg
- Systolic 120-129 mm Hg and Diastolic less than 80 mm Hg
Which of the following conditions is NOT listed as an obesity-related condition in the text?
Which of the following conditions is NOT listed as an obesity-related condition in the text?
In the context of hypertension, what does TOD stand for?
In the context of hypertension, what does TOD stand for?
What BMI category does Mr. C, the case study patient, fall under?
What BMI category does Mr. C, the case study patient, fall under?
What percentage of adults in the US have hypertension?
What percentage of adults in the US have hypertension?
How much does high blood pressure cost annually in the US?
How much does high blood pressure cost annually in the US?
What is the primary goal of treatment for hypertension?
What is the primary goal of treatment for hypertension?
What is the significance of only 24% of adults having controlled hypertension in the US?
What is the significance of only 24% of adults having controlled hypertension in the US?
Why is it important to identify differential diagnoses based on specific populations such as age, gender, and race when dealing with hypertension?
Why is it important to identify differential diagnoses based on specific populations such as age, gender, and race when dealing with hypertension?
What is the significance of recognizing clinical presentations and diagnostic work up in hypertension based on current guidelines?
What is the significance of recognizing clinical presentations and diagnostic work up in hypertension based on current guidelines?
What is the recommended first step in managing volume overload in uncontrolled hypertension?
What is the recommended first step in managing volume overload in uncontrolled hypertension?
In resistant hypertension, which lifestyle change can lead to a decrease of approximately 5-20 mmHg per 10 kg weight loss?
In resistant hypertension, which lifestyle change can lead to a decrease of approximately 5-20 mmHg per 10 kg weight loss?
What is the next step recommended if creatinine is between 1.5 to 1.8 mg/dL or GFR is less than 30 ml per minute in volume overload management?
What is the next step recommended if creatinine is between 1.5 to 1.8 mg/dL or GFR is less than 30 ml per minute in volume overload management?
Which of the following is not listed as a substance that can interfere with hypertension management?
Which of the following is not listed as a substance that can interfere with hypertension management?
Which lifestyle modification is recommended for controlling hypertension according to the text?
Which lifestyle modification is recommended for controlling hypertension according to the text?
What type of measurement is recommended in the text for monitoring blood pressure?
What type of measurement is recommended in the text for monitoring blood pressure?
