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According to the text, what percentage of the adult population is affected by systemic hypertension?
According to the text, what percentage of the adult population is affected by systemic hypertension?
- 10%
- 20%
- 30% (correct)
- 40%
According to the British Hypertension Society, what blood pressure reading would classify a person under 50 years old as hypertensive?
According to the British Hypertension Society, what blood pressure reading would classify a person under 50 years old as hypertensive?
- > 120/80
- > 150/100
- > 130/90
- > 140/90 (correct)
What is the main cause of primary hypertension?
What is the main cause of primary hypertension?
- Genetic factors (correct)
- Fetal factors
- Environmental factors
- Insulin resistance
Which of the following is NOT a cause of secondary hypertension?
Which of the following is NOT a cause of secondary hypertension?
What is the blood pressure range for accelerated hypertension?
What is the blood pressure range for accelerated hypertension?
What is the common target organ damage associated with hypertensive emergencies?
What is the common target organ damage associated with hypertensive emergencies?
What is the term used to describe severe and rapidly rising hypertension?
What is the term used to describe severe and rapidly rising hypertension?
What is the primary type of hypertension found in 95% of cases?
What is the primary type of hypertension found in 95% of cases?
Which of the following is a characteristic of malignant hypertension?
Which of the following is a characteristic of malignant hypertension?
What is the blood pressure range for accelerated hypertension according to the NICE guideline?
What is the blood pressure range for accelerated hypertension according to the NICE guideline?
Which of the following is NOT a consequence of malignant hypertension?
Which of the following is NOT a consequence of malignant hypertension?
What is the difference between accelerated and malignant hypertension according to the NICE guideline?
What is the difference between accelerated and malignant hypertension according to the NICE guideline?
Which of the following is a characteristic of malignant hypertension on funduscopic examination?
Which of the following is a characteristic of malignant hypertension on funduscopic examination?
What is the threshold for diastolic blood pressure to be considered accelerated hypertension according to the NICE guideline?
What is the threshold for diastolic blood pressure to be considered accelerated hypertension according to the NICE guideline?
Which of the following is a consequence of malignant hypertension?
Which of the following is a consequence of malignant hypertension?
What is the threshold for systolic blood pressure to be considered accelerated hypertension according to the NICE guideline?
What is the threshold for systolic blood pressure to be considered accelerated hypertension according to the NICE guideline?
