Peripheral Artery Disease and Hypertensive Urgencies Quiz
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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?

  • Low potassium intake
  • Excess sodium consumption
  • High fat diet
  • Regular exercise routine (correct)

    • 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?

    <p>Lung cancer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the context of hypertension, what does TOD stand for?

    <p>Target Organ Damage</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What BMI category does Mr. C, the case study patient, fall under?

    <p>Obese</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What percentage of adults in the US have hypertension?

    <p>47%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How much does high blood pressure cost annually in the US?

    <p>$131 billion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary goal of treatment for hypertension?

    <p>Control and manage blood pressure within normal range</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of only 24% of adults having controlled hypertension in the US?

    <p>It suggests a need for more awareness and management strategies</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it important to identify differential diagnoses based on specific populations such as age, gender, and race when dealing with hypertension?

    <p>To tailor treatment plans to individual needs and characteristics</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of recognizing clinical presentations and diagnostic work up in hypertension based on current guidelines?

    <p>It helps in avoiding unnecessary tests and treatments</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended first step in managing volume overload in uncontrolled hypertension?

    <p>Increase low-dose thiazide to a higher dose</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In resistant hypertension, which lifestyle change can lead to a decrease of approximately 5-20 mmHg per 10 kg weight loss?

    <p>Weight Loss</p> Signup and view all the answers

    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?

    <p>Change to a loop diuretic</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is not listed as a substance that can interfere with hypertension management?

    <p>Vitamin D supplements</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which lifestyle modification is recommended for controlling hypertension according to the text?

    <p>Stop smoking</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of measurement is recommended in the text for monitoring blood pressure?

    <p>Two readings, 5 minutes apart, sitting in a chair</p> Signup and view all the answers

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