Which of the following terms is given to hypertension in which
the blood pressure, which is controlled with therapy, becomes
uncontrolled (abnormally high) with the discontinuation of therapy?
a) Rebound
Rebound hypertension may precipitate a hypertensive crisis.
b) Essential
Essential or primary hypertension denotes high blood pressure from an
unidentified source.
c) Primary
Essential or primary hypertension denotes high blood pressure from an
unidentified source.
d) Secondary
Secondary hypertension denotes high blood pressure from an
identified cause, such as renal disease.
the blood pressure, which is controlled with therapy, becomes
uncontrolled (abnormally high) with the discontinuation of therapy?
a) Rebound
Rebound hypertension may precipitate a hypertensive crisis.
b) Essential
Essential or primary hypertension denotes high blood pressure from an
unidentified source.
c) Primary
Essential or primary hypertension denotes high blood pressure from an
unidentified source.
d) Secondary
Secondary hypertension denotes high blood pressure from an
identified cause, such as renal disease.