Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)

1. Prehypertension is the "danger zone" before full-blown high blood pressure develops.
2. It is not a sign of a stroke if the tongue goes to one side when the individual is asked to stick it out.
3. In prediabetes, the blood glucose level is 126 mg/dl or higher.
4. Consuming more than two alcoholic drinks for men and one for women per day is a risk factor for CVD.
5. Stage I hypertension begins at 140/90 mmHg.


1. TRUE
2. FALSE
3. FALSE
4. TRUE
5. TRUE

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