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What is the purpose of out-office blood pressure measurements?
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?
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 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?
What is the recommended characteristic of the device used for Home BP Monitoring?
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What is the primary reason for recommending out-office blood pressure measurements?
What is the primary reason for recommending out-office blood pressure measurements?
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Which type of hypertension is characterized by an increase in BP due to stress or anxiety during office visits?
Which type of hypertension is characterized by an increase in BP due to stress or anxiety during office visits?
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