5 - Hypertension (part 4)

Question 1

Treatment includes IV vasodilators to try and immediately lower BP.

a. ) Hypertensive Crisis
b. ) Hypertensive Urgency

Answer 1

Hypertensive Crisis

Question 2

High BP can cause organ damage.

a. ) Hypertensive Crisis
b. ) Hypertensive Urgency

Answer 2

Hypertensive Crisis

Question 3

>140/90

a. ) Hypertensive Crisis
b. ) Hypertensive Urgency

Answer 3

Hypertensive Urgency

Question 4

>180/120

a. ) Hypertensive Crisis
b. ) Hypertensive Urgency

Answer 4

Hypertensive Crisis

Question 5

Treatment incldues giving oral doses of fast-acting BP medication, and monitoring BP frequently.

a. ) Hypertensive Crisis
b. ) Hypertensive Urgency

Answer 5

Hypertensive Urgency

Question 6

BP is very elevated, but there is no evidence of impending or progressive target organ damage.

a. ) Hypertensive Crisis
b. ) Hypertensive Urgency

Answer 6

Hypertensive Urgency

Question 7

Extreme elevation in BP. SBP is greater than or equal to 180 mmHg, and DBP is greater than or equal to 120 mmHg.

a. ) Hypertensive Crisis
b. ) Hypertensive Urgency

Answer 7

Hypertensive Crisis