UTA Family 3 Final Exam Questions and Correct Answers/ Latest Update / Already Graded

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UTA Family 3 Final Exam Questions and
Correct Answers/ Latest Update / Already
Graded
2017 ACC/AHA guidelines: normal BP

Ans: <120 / <80


2017 ACC/AHA guidelines: elevated BP

Ans: 120-129/ <80


2017 ACC/AHA guidelines: stage 1 HTN

Ans: 130--89


2017 ACC/AHA guidelines: stage 2 HTN

Ans: ≥ 140/ ≥ 90


What is recommended for white coat hypertension?

Ans: - lifestyle modification
- annual ABPM or HBPM




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What is recommended for masked hypertension?

Ans: - lifestyle modification
- start HTN medication


What is recommended for elevated BP?

Ans: - lifestyle modification
- annual ABPM


What is secondary hypertension?

Ans: - drug resistant/induced hypertension
- exacerbation of previously controlled hypertension
- accelerated/malignant hypertension
- unprovoked or excessive hypokalemia


What are common causes of secondary hypertension?

Ans: - renal disease
- aldosteronism
- OSA
- drug and alcohol induced




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What are non-pharmacological interventions for hypertension?

Ans: - weight loss
- DASH diet
- sodium reduction
- potassium supplementation
- reduce alcohol consumption


2017 ACC/AHA guidelines: clinical CVD and BP ≥ 130 / ≥ 80

Ans: use BP lowering meds


2017 ACC/AHA guidelines: primary prevention in adults 10 yr ASCVD
risk of ≥ 10%

Ans: use BP lowering meds


2017 ACC/AHA guidelines: 10 yr risk < 10% and SBP ≥ 140/90

Ans: use BP lowering meds


2017 ACC/AHA guidelines: normal BP reassessment

Ans: yearly



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