Flashcards

Hypertension

Averil Tam Paediatrics DCH English 10 cards

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11. When measuring the blood pressure in children, what is the correct cuff width to use? A. About 20% of arm circumference B. About 100% of arm circumference C. About 40% of arm circumferenceC
22. How is hypertension defined in children? A. SBP and/or DBP >90th percentile for age, gender and height) B. SBP and/or DBP >95th percentile for age, gender and height) C. SBP and/or DBP >85th percentile for age, gender and height)B
3TRUE/FALSE? 3A) Primary hypertension is increasing in children.True
4TRUE/FALSE? 3B) Primary hypertension is associated with family history.True
5TRUE/FALSE? 3C) Primary hypertension is associated with obesity.True
6TRUE/FALSE? 3D) Primary hypertension is associated with renovascular disease.False
7TRUE/FALSE? 3E) Secondary hypertension is more common in young children.True
8TRUE/FALSE? 3F) Common causes of secondary hypertension include glomerular causes such as APSGN.True
94. What imaging may be used to assess the renal parenchyma? A. Ultrasound B. DMSA C. DTPA D. MAG 3A, B, D
105. Your preferred anti-hypertensive strategies in APSGN include: a) ACE inhibitor therapy b) Liberalise fluids c) Salt restriction d) Diuretic therapy e) Calcium Channel Blocker (CCB)C, D, E