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A patient with a blood pressure of 145/92 falls under which hypertension category (ACC/AHA 2017)?

  1. Elevated
  2. Hypertension stage 1
  3. Hypertension stage 2
  4. Hypertensive crisis
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Correct answer: C. Hypertension stage 2

ACC/AHA 2017 staging: Normal <120/<80; Elevated 120–129/<80; Stage 1 130–139 or 80–89; Stage 2 ÔëÑ140 or ÔëÑ90; Hypertensive crisis 180/120. 145/92 falls into Stage 2.

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