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Hypertension and blood pressure: definitions, grades and causes
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- 1Which of the following statements about secondary hypertension is FALSE?Secondary hypertension has no known or discovered cause
- 2Which of the following blood pressure would indicate Grade 2 hypertension, according to the ESH/ESC guidelines ?165/105
- 3Which of the following is NOT a possible cause of hypotension?high sodium diet
- 4Diastolic pressure measuresboth a and b are correct
- 5Which of the following blood pressure would indicate Grade 3 hypertension, according to the ESH/ESC guidelines ?180/110
- 6The diastolic blood pressure is ...the lowest blood pressure measured.
- 7Pulse pressure measuresthe difference between the maximum and minimum pressures
- 8Differentiate between primary and secondary hypertension.Primary hypertension is when there is no cause. Secondary hypertension is when there's a malfunction of the kidneys, endocrine glands or narrowed arteries.
- 9Systolic blood pressure can be defined as ...the maximum pressure in the arteries.
- 10Which of the following is NOT a lifestyle modification for high blood pressure?avoid food high in polyunsaturated fatty acids
- 11True or False: Hypertension, or high blood pressure, can be asymptomatic.True
- 12Are all fats to be avoided in cases of hypertension? Explain your answer.Not all fats, primarily animal fats should be avoided. Some fats like PUFA's actually lower blood pressure and are healing to the body.
- 13Systolic pressure measuresthe maximum pressure in the brachial artery during ventricular contraction
- 14If you suspect a client has high blood pressure you shouldrefer the client back to his or her primary care provider for diagnosis and/or treatment
- 15Which of the following culinary herbs is NOT supportive for hypertension?all of the above are supportive
(Garlic, parsley, cayenne) - 16What plant is supportive as an herb or an essential oil for hypotension?rosemary
- 17When no cause is discovered, high blood pressure is called secondary hypertension.False
- 18True or False: Diet and lifestyle changes can be very helpful for dealing with hypertension.True
- 19What dietary modifications are supportive for hypotension?Ensure the diet contains adequate levels of iron and protein
- 20Which of the following statements about hypertension are true?All of the above are true
- 21Secondary hypertension is associated with malfunctioning:all of the above
- 22Your blood pressure is considered low if it is below90/60
- 23High blood pressure may be asymptomatic.True
- 24The upper limit of normal diastolic blood pressure is closest to85
- 25The normal average blood pressure is about ...120/80
- 26The upper limit of normal systolic blood pressure is closest to130
- 27Your blood pressure is considered low if it is below90/60
- 28Diastolic pressure measuresboth a & b
- 29Which of the following statements about prehypertension is FALSE?
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