Blood pressure measurement

Question 1

which type of postural hypotension is seen in older people (due to age related impairment of compensatory mechanisms) , usually characterised by a drop in blood pressure 3 minutes after standing

a.classical
b.initial
c.delayed
d.postural tachycardia syndrome

Answer 1

c.delayed

Question 2

which type of postural hypotension is defined as a fall in systolic pressure of >/= 20 mmhg within 3 minutes of standing

a. classical
b.initial
c.delayed
d. postural tachycardia syndrome

Answer 2

a. classical

Question 3

hypotension as an immediate drop of more than 40 mmhg on standing with very short lived symtoms as it quickly returns to normal is known as

a. classical
b.initial
c.delayed
d. postural tachycardia syndrome

Answer 3

b.initial

Question 4

who is most affected by postural tachycardia syndrome (POTS)

a. men
b.women
c.young women
d.young men
e,elderly people

Answer 4

c.young women

Question 5

young woman with previous covid infection with frequent hypotension symptoms on standing on examination heart rate increases by more than 30 bpm for 30+ seconds on standing what does this indicate

a. classical postural hypotension
b.initial postural hypotension
c.delayed postural hypotension
d. postural tachycardia syndrome

Answer 5

d. postural tachycardia syndrome