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The cause of essential hypertension is c. Idiopathic.
considered to be:
a. Chronic renal disease
b. Excessive intake of saturated fats and salt.
c. Idiopathic.
d. Sedentary lifestyle.
Uncontrolled hypertension is most likely to c. Kidneys. Brain and retinas of the eye.
cause ischemia and loss of function in the:
a. Peripheral arteries in the legs.
b. Aorta and coronary arteries.
c. Kidneys. Brain and retinas of the eye.
d. Liver, spleen and stomach.
Which of the following brain areas regulates a. Medulla Oblongata
blood pressure?
a. Medulla Oblongata
b. Thalamus
c. Baroreceptors in carotid arteries
d. Primary Somatosensory Cortex
Which of the following is the blood pressure c. Less than 130/80
target for diabetic patients?
a. Less than 120/80
b. More than 140/90
c. Less than 130/80
d. None of the above
Which of the following about malignant b. Systolic pressure is extremely high
blood pressure is incorrect?
a. Uncontrollable, severe and rapidly
progressive
b. Systolic pressure is extremely high
c. Can be a result of thyroid storm
d. Diastolic pressure is extremely high
A modifiable factor that increases the risk a. Living a sedentary lifestyle.
for atherosclerosis is:
a. Living a sedentary lifestyle.
b. Being female and older than 40 years of
age.
c. Excluding essential fat from the diet.
d. Familial hypercholesterolemia.