HTN

Question 1

Stage 1 HTN

Answer 1

140-159 / 90-99

Question 2

Stage 2 HTN

Answer 2

160-179 / 100-109

Question 3

Stage 3 HTN

Answer 3

180+ / 110+

Question 4

Required BP for full cert

Answer 4

< 140/90

Question 5

Stage 1 HTN @ initial exam

Answer 5

Approve for 1 year cert

Recommend f/u with PCP for tx

Question 6

Stage 2 HTN @ initial exam

Answer 6

Approve for 3 month cert

Must refer back to PCP for tx

Question 7

Absolute HTN DQ

Answer 7

Stage 3

Must be corrected to < 140/90

Must re-cert q6 months after correction

Question 8

Stage 1 HTN @ subsequent exam

Answer 8

If still in stage 1, give 3 month cert

After 3 months (3rd exam), if still stage 1, DQ until corrected

Question 9

Stage 2 HTN @ subsequent exam

Answer 9

If < 140/90, cert for 1 year from time of initial exam (9 months from current exam)

If still stage 2, DQ until corrected

Question 10

Secondary HTN

Answer 10

often occurs w/ refractory HTN

Question 11

Common causes secondary HTN

Answer 11

pheochromocytoma
primary aldosteronism
renovascular dz
unilateral renal parenchymal dz

WP = 3 months s/p any surgical corrections affecting secondary HTN