Nutrition Quiz

High Blood Pressure

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1. What is the medical term for "High Blood Pressure"?

High blood pressure is also called hypertension.

2. What unit is used to measure the blood pressure in clinical practice?

The unit of blood pressure in clinical practice is mmHg (millimeters of mercury).

3. High blood pressure in adults is defined as a chronically elevated blood pressure of at least...

High blood pressure is considered to be present when a person's blood pressure is consistently 140/90 mmHg or greater.

4. Which sport is not suitable for patients with high blood pressure?

All kinds of high intensity sports like wrestling or boxing are not suitable for patients with high blood pressure.

5. Which drug in NOT used to treat high blood pressure?

Allopurinol is a xanthine-oxidase inhibitor, widely used in the prevention of attacks of gout.

6. How many of the essential hypertensive population is responsive to sodium intake?

Approximately 60% of the essential hypertensive population is responsive to sodium intake.

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