Risk Factors for Hypertension Quiz
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What is the purpose of out-office blood pressure measurements?

  • To confirm the diagnosis of hypertension (correct)
  • To reduce stress in patients
  • To monitor BP only during sleep
  • To induce white-coat hypertension

    • Which type of blood pressure measurement involves the patient sitting alone?

  • Office Sphygmomanometer
  • Ambulatory BP Monitoring
  • Automated oscillometric BP measurement (correct)
  • Home BP Monitoring

    • When might outside confirmation not be needed for blood pressure measurements?

  • When BP is very high, above 180/110 mm Hg (correct)
  • When there is white-coat hypertension
  • When office BP is 120-129/20-10 mm Hg
  • When there is masked hypertension

    • What is the recommended characteristic of the device used for Home BP Monitoring?

    <p>It should be validated and automated with memory</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary reason for recommending out-office blood pressure measurements?

    <p>To confirm hypertension diagnosis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of hypertension is characterized by an increase in BP due to stress or anxiety during office visits?

    <p>White-coat Hypertension</p> Signup and view all the answers

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