average bp for age Flashcards
0
Q
1 month
A
85/54
1
Q
Newborn
A
40
2
Q
1 yr
A
95/65
3
Q
6 yr
A
105/65
4
Q
10-13 yr
A
110/65
5
Q
14-17 yrs
A
119/75
6
Q
18 yr +
A
<120/ <80
7
Q
In children and adolescents hypertension is defined as
A
Bp on repeated measurements at 95th percentile or + adjusted for age, height and sex
8
Q
Older adults bp
A
Rise in systolic due to dec vessel elasticity; bp >140/90 is hypertension
