Hypertension

Question 1

Define hypertension

Answer 1

The increase in blood pressure above what is expected for age and sex.

Question 2

What is the normal blood pressure level?

Answer 2

140/90

Question 3

What is the name of the instrument used to measure blood pressure?

Answer 3

Sphygmomanometer

Question 4

List the two types of manometers.

Answer 4

•Mercury manometer
•Aneroid or none mercury manometer

Question 5

What are the factors influencing hypertension?

Answer 5

•genetic
•obesity
•smoking
•lack of exercise
•too much intake of salt
•hormonal factors due to pregnancy

Question 6

List the clinical features of hypertension

Answer 6

•headache
•dizziness
•palpitations
•swelling of legs
•strokes
•blindness

Question 7

List the complications of hypertension

Answer 7

•heart failure
•strokes
•blindness
•sudden death
•malignant hypertension

Question 8

What are the investigations for hypertension?

Answer 8

•FBC
•Serum cholesterol
•chest x-rays
•liver function test
•electrocardiogram (ECG)
•urinalysis