Dunphy Hypertension questions with correct answers
Hypertension Defined - Answer Elevation of systolic and/or diastolic blood pressure. Either primary (essential hypertension) or secondary Primary Hypertension - Answer No specific medical cause can be found to explain condition. Secondary Hypertension - Answer HTN result of the effects of another condition < 30 yo or > 50 yo BP > 180/110 End organ damage Poor response to therapy Hyperkalemia causes - Answer ACE and ARBs Nitric oxide - Answer vasodilator; counteracts potent vasoconstrictors Masked HTN - Answer HIGH (AT HOME) present daily life/(LOW AT MD) absent clinical assessment 1 out of every 7-8 pts with normal office BPs
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