Which of the following hypertensive individuals is most likely to have his or her high blood pressure diagnosed as secondary rather than essential?
A)
A 51-year-old male who has been diagnosed with glomerulonephritis
B)
An African American man who leads a sedentary lifestyle
C)
A 69-year-old woman with a diagnosis of cardiometabolic syndrome
D)
A 40-year-old smoker who eats excessive amounts of salt and saturated fats
Ans:
A
Feedback:
Damage to the organs that control and mediate the control of blood pressure, most notably the kidneys, is associated with secondary hypertension. Race, lifestyle, sodium intake, and associated cardiac and metabolic sequelae are associated with essential hypertension.
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