MCQ IN MEDICINE

Detailed explanation-1: -Hypertension (high blood pressure) is when the pressure in your blood vessels is too high (140/90 mmHg or higher). It is common but can be serious if not treated. People with high blood pressure may not feel symptoms. The only way to know is to get your blood pressure checked.

Detailed explanation-2: -eat too much salt and do not eat enough fruit and vegetables. do not do enough exercise. drink too much alcohol or coffee (or other caffeine-based drinks) smoke.

Detailed explanation-3: -The 4 stages of hypertension include normal (<120/80 mm Hg, elevated, hypertension stage 1 (>130/80 mm Hg), and hypertension stage 2 (>140/90 mm Hg). A hypertensive crisis is a condition where there is a severe increase in your blood pressure. Here your blood pressure readings exceed 180/120 mm Hg.

Detailed explanation-4: -Hypertension is a long-term medical condition in which the blood pressure in the arteries is persistently elevated. On the other hand, high blood pressure is a warning sign, which is defined as having a systolic BP reading and diastolic BP reading over 140 mmHg and over 90 mmHg respectively.