Pharmacology Quiz

Systolic blood pressure (correct)

Primary hypertension

Diastolic blood pressure

Nadir pressure

Family history, obesity, high salt intake, physical inactivity, and excessive alcohol consumption (correct)

Obesity, high salt intake, excessive alcohol consumption, and smoking

Family history, obesity, high salt intake, and smoking

Old age, physical inactivity, excessive alcohol consumption, and smoking

Primary hypertension is more prevalent among older individuals, while secondary hypertension is more prevalent among younger individuals.

Primary hypertension is associated with lifestyle factors, while secondary hypertension is not. (correct)

Primary hypertension occurs during ventricular relaxation, while secondary hypertension occurs during ventricular contraction.

Primary hypertension has an identifiable underlying cause, while secondary hypertension does not.

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