2. Which of the following statements best defines the term essential
hypertension?
a. A disorder of unknown origin characterized mainly by an elevated systolic
or diastolic pressure associated with generalized arteriolar vasoconstriction.
b. A disorder caused by too many fats in the diet and by an excess of sodium
in the intracellular fluid.
c. A disorder produced by unknown causes which results in a diastolic
pressure which is higher than the systolic pressure.
d. A disorder of unknown origin that can be cured by a 10-day treatment
regimen of diuretics and antihypertensives.
3. Which of the following statements best describes Stage I primary
hypertension?
a. A type of essential hypertension characterized by documented pressure
measurements greater than159 mm Hg (systolic) and/or greater than 99 mm Hg
(diastolic).
b. A type of essential hypertension characterized by a persistent elevation in
diastolic pressure with minor target organ (heart and kidney damage).
c. A type of essential hypertension characterized by marked elevated blood
pressure with definite target organ (heart and kidney) damage.
d. A type of essential hypertension characterized by a mild, but sustained,
elevation in diastolic pressure without target organ (heart and kidney) damage.
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