Hypertension

Question 1

Definition of hypertension

Answer 1

High BP where investigation and treatment do more good than harm

Question 2

Normal BP range

Answer 2

120/80

Question 3

Pre hypertension BP

Answer 3

120-139
80-89

Question 4

Stage 1 hypertension BP

Answer 4

140-159
90-99

Question 5

Stage 2 BP

Answer 5

> 160
100

Question 6

Stage 3 BP

Answer 6

> 180
120

Question 7

Pre hypertension interventions

Answer 7

Give lifestyle advice
Exercise
Stop smoking
Healthy diet
Less salt

Question 8

Stage 1 hypertension interventions

Answer 8

Lifestyle advice
Anti hypertensive drugs

Question 9

Secondary hypertension
Causes

Answer 9

Chronic kidney disease
Pregnancy
Hypothyroidism
Hyperthyroidism
Diabetes
Cushing syndrome

Question 10

Organs affected by hypertension
Consequences

Answer 10

Heart- congenital heart failure
Kidneys -renal failure
Brain- stroke/ TIA

Question 11

Hypertension investigations

Answer 11

Blood pressure monitoring at home
Blood tests U+E Abg lipids blood glucose
- ECG

Question 12

What is hypertension a risk factor for

Answer 12

Peripheral vascular disease
Atherosclerosis
Coronary artery disease

Question 13

Pulmonary hypertension
Definition

Answer 13

Low pulmonary circulation secondary to cardio-pulmonary

Question 14

Pulmonary hypertension can cause

Answer 14

Right ventricular hypertrophy
Right ventricular dilation
Right ventricular failure

Question 15

Systemic hypertension
Definition

Answer 15

Bp 140/80
Idiopathic increased salt intake chronic stress obesity

Question 16

Systemic hypertension can cause

Answer 16

Lv hypertrophy
Ischemic heart disease