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What is the definition of hypertension?
What is the definition of hypertension?
- DBP of 70 mm Hg or greater
- DBP of 90 mm Hg or greater
- SBP of 130 mm Hg or greater and/or a DBP of 80 mm Hg or greater (correct)
- SBP of 140 mm Hg or greater
Which condition is classified as hypertensive emergency?
Which condition is classified as hypertensive emergency?
- Extreme BP elevation with acute or progressing end-organ damage (correct)
- DBP greater than 80 mm Hg
- SBP of 120 mm Hg
- Isolated systolic hypertension
What is the most common chronic disease in the United States?
What is the most common chronic disease in the United States?
- Asthma
- Hypertension (correct)
- Obesity
- Diabetes
Which factor contributes to the development of essential hypertension?
Which factor contributes to the development of essential hypertension?
What percentage of hypertension cases are due to secondary causes?
What percentage of hypertension cases are due to secondary causes?
Which of the following is a contributor to essential hypertension?
Which of the following is a contributor to essential hypertension?
What is the recommended daily alcohol limit for women?
What is the recommended daily alcohol limit for women?
Which of the following should be avoided with uncontrolled hypertension?
Which of the following should be avoided with uncontrolled hypertension?
For which group is the alcohol limit set at 2 drinks per day?
For which group is the alcohol limit set at 2 drinks per day?
What type of antipsychotic should be avoided according to the text?
What type of antipsychotic should be avoided according to the text?
Which dietary habit can increase blood pressure, according to the text?
Which dietary habit can increase blood pressure, according to the text?
What is the suggested caffeine limit according to the text?
What is the suggested caffeine limit according to the text?
Which hormonal disorder involves the overproduction of aldosterone from the adrenal gland?
Which hormonal disorder involves the overproduction of aldosterone from the adrenal gland?
What is a recommended screening test for patients suspected of having renal artery stenosis?
What is a recommended screening test for patients suspected of having renal artery stenosis?
Which physical examination finding is associated with obstructive sleep apnea?
Which physical examination finding is associated with obstructive sleep apnea?
What is a common symptom that should prompt screening for obstructive sleep apnea in hypertensive patients?
What is a common symptom that should prompt screening for obstructive sleep apnea in hypertensive patients?
In patients with renal parenchymal disease, what screening test is typically recommended?
In patients with renal parenchymal disease, what screening test is typically recommended?
How does continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) therapy typically affect blood pressure in patients with obstructive sleep apnea?
How does continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) therapy typically affect blood pressure in patients with obstructive sleep apnea?
Which risk factor for hypertension involves damage to the arterial walls?
Which risk factor for hypertension involves damage to the arterial walls?
What is a major benefit of treating elevated blood pressure?
What is a major benefit of treating elevated blood pressure?
Which clinical presentation is common in patients with uncomplicated primary hypertension?
Which clinical presentation is common in patients with uncomplicated primary hypertension?
What is a possible outcome for untreated hypertensive patients according to the text?
What is a possible outcome for untreated hypertensive patients according to the text?
How should the diagnosis of primary hypertension be made according to the text?
How should the diagnosis of primary hypertension be made according to the text?
Where do signs of end-organ damage primarily occur in patients with hypertension?
Where do signs of end-organ damage primarily occur in patients with hypertension?
What is the purpose of out-office blood pressure measurements?
What is the purpose of out-office blood pressure measurements?
Which type of blood pressure monitoring is known to reduce white-coat response?
Which type of blood pressure monitoring is known to reduce white-coat response?
When is outside confirmation not needed for blood pressure measurements?
When is outside confirmation not needed for blood pressure measurements?
Which type of hypertension can occur when office blood pressure is within a specific range but BP readings at home are higher?
Which type of hypertension can occur when office blood pressure is within a specific range but BP readings at home are higher?
What should be done for proper patient training on blood pressure monitoring devices?
What should be done for proper patient training on blood pressure monitoring devices?
Why is it important for BP measurements in various settings and devices to correspond?
Why is it important for BP measurements in various settings and devices to correspond?
