Peripheral Artery Disease and Hypertensive Urgencies Quiz

Play an AI-generated podcast conversation about this lesson

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?

Lung cancer (C) Signup and view all the answers

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

Target Organ Damage (B) Signup and view all the answers

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

Obese (D) Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of adults in the US have hypertension?

47% (C) Signup and view all the answers

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

$131 billion (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of treatment for hypertension?

Control and manage blood pressure within normal range (A) Signup and view all the answers

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

It suggests a need for more awareness and management strategies (B) 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?

To tailor treatment plans to individual needs and characteristics (B) Signup and view all the answers

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

It helps in avoiding unnecessary tests and treatments (D) Signup and view all the answers

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

Increase low-dose thiazide to a higher dose (A) 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?

Weight Loss (B) 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?

Change to a loop diuretic (A) Signup and view all the answers

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

Vitamin D supplements (C) Signup and view all the answers

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

Stop smoking (D) Signup and view all the answers

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

Two readings, 5 minutes apart, sitting in a chair (B) Signup and view all the answers