hypertension + diuretics Flashcards
1
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other name for systolic BP
A
peak value
2
Q
other name for diastolic BP
A
nadir value
3
Q
is a leading risk factor for cardiovascular disease and causes an estimated 10 million deaths worldwide each year
A
hypertension
4
Q
other name for hypertension
A
high blood pressure
5
Q
TRUE OR FALSE
hypertension is one of the leading causes of disability among Filipinos due to stroke
A
true
6
Q
why is hypertension also known as “silent killer”?
A
because it is typically asymptomatic
does not produce symptoms
7
Q
common symptoms occur in hypertension
A
8
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A
