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According to the ACC/AHA classification, a blood pressure reading is categorized into which sequence of stages with rising values?

  1. Normal, Elevated, Stage 1 hypertension, Stage 2 hypertension
  2. Low, Normal, High
  3. Stage 1, Stage 2, Stage 3, Stage 4
  4. Mild, Moderate, Severe, Critical
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Correct answer: A. Normal, Elevated, Stage 1 hypertension, Stage 2 hypertension

Current categories are Normal (<120/<80), Elevated (120-129/<80), Stage 1 (130-139 or 80-89), and Stage 2 (>=140 or >=90).Other options: The other schemes do not match the current ACC/AHA hypertension staging.Key exam takeaway: BP categories: Normal, Elevated, Stage 1, Stage 2 (know the cutoffs).

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