Which of the following interventions would be indicated and take ...

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Which of the following interventions would be indicated and take highest priority for a smoking 30-year-old female with a BMI of 20 and a blood pressure of 137/88?
 
  1. Smoking-cessation program
  2. Diuretic therapy
  3. Weight-loss program
  4. Stress management

Question 2

Which statement is accurate in regard to secondary hypertension?
 
  1. There is no known cause.
  2. It can result from chronic renal impairment.
  3. It is also known as idiopathic.
  4. It accounts for 90 of all hypertensive cases.

[bhavsar]

Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 1
Rationale: Although weight management is very important, this patient has a normal body mass index of 20. Therefore, smoking is the priority. This patient is not necessarily a candidate for drug therapy, given that she is in the prehypertension class. There is nothing provided in the question that indicates the woman is suffering from stress.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 2
Rationale: Secondary hypertension has an identifiable cause, and accounts for 10 of all cases. Primary hypertension is known as idiopathic, and has no known cause.

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