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Which of the following is a characteristic of malignant hypertension?
Which of the following is a characteristic of malignant hypertension?
- Fibrinoid necrosis of the vessel wall
- Flame-shaped hemorrhages on funduscopic examination (correct)
- Papilloedema without vascular damage
- BP of 180/110
What is the blood pressure threshold for accelerated hypertension?
What is the blood pressure threshold for accelerated hypertension?
- SBP > 160 and DBP > 100
- SBP > 120 and DBP > 80
- SBP > 180 and DBP > 120 (correct)
- SBP > 140 and DBP > 90
Which of the following conditions can be caused by malignant hypertension?
Which of the following conditions can be caused by malignant hypertension?
- Renal failure
- Heart attack
- Aortic dissection
- All of the above (correct)
Which age group would be considered hypertensive if their blood pressure (BP) is greater than 140/90?
Which age group would be considered hypertensive if their blood pressure (BP) is greater than 140/90?
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What is the most common cause of primary hypertension?
What is the most common cause of primary hypertension?
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What is the blood pressure range for accelerated hypertension?
What is the blood pressure range for accelerated hypertension?
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