HYPERTENSION

Question 1

is defined as asystolicblood pressuregreater than 140 mmHgand adiastolicpressure ofmore than 90 mmHg

Answer 1

Hypertension

Question 2

blood pressureis between, less than 120 mmHg and less than 80 mmHg.

Answer 2

Normal

Question 3

from 120 mmHg to 129 mmHg for systolicblood pressureand less than 80 mmHg for diastolic pressure.

Answer 3

Elevated

Question 4

when the patient has a systolic pressure of 130 to 139 mmHg and a diastolic pressure of 80 to 89 mmHg

Answer 4

Stage 1hypertension.

Question 5

starts when the systolic pressure is already more than or equal than 140 mmHg and the diastolic is more than or equal than 90 mmHg.

Answer 5

Stage 2 hypertension

Question 6

is also termed as the“silent killer

Answer 6

Hypertension

Question 7

Causes of HPN

Answer 7

Increased sympatheticnervous systemactivity
Increase renal reabsorption
Increased RAAS activity
Decreased vasodilation of the arterioles

Question 8

Clinical Manifestations of HPN

Answer 8

Headache
Dizziness
Chestpain
Blurredvision

Question 9

Prevention of hypertension

Answer 9

Weight reduction
Adopt DASH
Dietary sodium retention
Physical activity
Moderation of alcohol consumption

Question 10

Complications of hpn

Answer 10

Heart failure
Myocardial infarction
Impaired vision
Renal failure

Question 11

is performed to check theconcentration of sodiumin theurinethough the specific gravity.

Answer 11

Urinalysis

Question 12

Pharmacologic Therapy for hpn

Answer 12

Thiazidediuretics
ARBs
Beta blockers
ACE inhibitors

Question 13

med recommended for stage 1 hpn

Answer 13

Thiazidediureticis recommended for most andangiotensin-converting enzyme-1,aldosterone receptor blocker,beta blocker, orcalciumchannel blockeris considered.

Question 14

med reco for stage 2 hpn

Answer 14

Two-drug combinationis followed, usually including thiazidediureticand angiotensin-converting enzyme-1, orbeta-blocker, or calcium channel blocker