16 Questions
According to the text, what percentage of the adult population is affected by systemic hypertension?
30%
According to the British Hypertension Society, what blood pressure reading would classify a person under 50 years old as hypertensive?
140/90
What is the main cause of primary hypertension?
Genetic factors
Which of the following is NOT a cause of secondary hypertension?
Steroid medicines
What is the blood pressure range for accelerated hypertension?
SBP 160-179, DBP 100-109
What is the common target organ damage associated with hypertensive emergencies?
Brain
What is the term used to describe severe and rapidly rising hypertension?
Malignant hypertension
What is the primary type of hypertension found in 95% of cases?
Primary hypertension
Which of the following is a characteristic of malignant hypertension?
Flame-shaped haemorrhages on funduscopic examination
What is the blood pressure range for accelerated hypertension according to the NICE guideline?
SBP > 180, DBP > 120
Which of the following is NOT a consequence of malignant hypertension?
Aortic dissection
What is the difference between accelerated and malignant hypertension according to the NICE guideline?
The presence of papilloedema
Which of the following is a characteristic of malignant hypertension on funduscopic examination?
Cotton wool spots
What is the threshold for diastolic blood pressure to be considered accelerated hypertension according to the NICE guideline?
DBP > 90
Which of the following is a consequence of malignant hypertension?
Renal failure
What is the threshold for systolic blood pressure to be considered accelerated hypertension according to the NICE guideline?
SBP > 140
Test your knowledge on systemic hypertension with this informative quiz. Learn about the causes, symptoms, and treatment options for this chronic condition that affects approximately 30% of the adult population.
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