According to the classification of hypertension diagnosed in the
older adult, hypertension that can be attributed to an underlying
cause is termed
a) secondary.
Secondary hypertension may be caused by a tumor of the adrenal
gland (e.g., pheochromacytoma).
b) primary.
Primary hypertension has no known underlying cause.
c) essential.
Essential hypertension has no known underlying cause.
d) isolated systolic.
Isolated systolic hypertension is demonstrated by readings in which
the systolic pressure exceeds 140 mm Hg and the diastolic
measurement is normal or near normal (less than 90 mm Hg).
older adult, hypertension that can be attributed to an underlying
cause is termed
a) secondary.
Secondary hypertension may be caused by a tumor of the adrenal
gland (e.g., pheochromacytoma).
b) primary.
Primary hypertension has no known underlying cause.
c) essential.
Essential hypertension has no known underlying cause.
d) isolated systolic.
Isolated systolic hypertension is demonstrated by readings in which
the systolic pressure exceeds 140 mm Hg and the diastolic
measurement is normal or near normal (less than 90 mm Hg).