Secondary Hypertension: Understanding the Causes and Characteristics

Choose a study mode

Play Quiz
Study Flashcards
Spaced Repetition
Chat to Lesson

Podcast

Play an AI-generated podcast conversation about this lesson

Questions and Answers

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

Flashcards are hidden until you start studying

More Like This

Hypertension Basics Quiz
5 questions
Use Quizgecko on...
Browser
Browser