Medical Emergencies · single question
Using the 2017 ACC/AHA guidelines, how is a blood pressure of 145/92 mmHg classified?
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Correct answer: D. Stage 2 hypertension
- A. Normal is <120/<80.
- B. Elevated is 120–129 systolic AND <80 diastolic.
- C. Stage 1 is 130–139 systolic OR 80–89 diastolic.
- D. Correct. Stage 2 is ≥140 systolic OR ≥90 diastolic; 145/92 meets both thresholds.
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