Secondary Hypertension: Understanding the Causes and Characteristics
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What is secondary hypertension?

  • Hypertension without an identifiable underlying cause
  • Hypertension caused by genetics only
  • Hypertension in the presence of an identifiable underlying cause (correct)
  • Hypertension caused by lifestyle only
  • What is a characteristic of secondary hypertension?

  • It has no underlying cause
  • It is usually caused by lifestyle
  • It has an identifiable underlying cause (correct)
  • It is usually caused by genetics
  • What is the opposite of secondary hypertension?

  • Hypotension
  • Hypertension caused by lifestyle
  • Primary hypertension (correct)
  • Hypertension caused by genetics
  • Why is it important to identify the underlying cause of secondary hypertension?

    <p>To treat the underlying cause and control hypertension (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary difference between secondary hypertension and primary hypertension?

    <p>Their underlying causes (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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