CHS Blood Pressure Measurement Techniques & Monitoring 2

Question 1

What is the standard duration for ambulatory blood pressure monitoring (ABPM)?

Accepted Answer

24 hours

Answer

12 hours

Answer

18 hours

Answer

48 hours

Question 2

What is the normal 'dipping' pattern identified on ambulatory blood pressure monitoring?

Accepted Answer

10–20% reduction in nighttime BP compared to daytime

Answer

Less than 5% nighttime reduction

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Greater than 20% nighttime reduction

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No change between daytime and nighttime BP

Question 3

According to ABPM criteria, what 24-hour average blood pressure threshold defines hypertension?

Accepted Answer

≥135/85 mmHg

Answer

≥130/80 mmHg

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≥140/90 mmHg

Answer

≥125/75 mmHg

Question 4

Which condition is defined as consistently elevated office blood pressure with normal readings confirmed by ABPM or home monitoring?

Accepted Answer

White coat hypertension

Answer

Masked hypertension

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Sustained hypertension

Answer

Labile hypertension

Question 5

What is 'masked hypertension'?

Accepted Answer

Normal office BP with elevated readings on ABPM or home monitoring

Answer

Hypertension that presents without any symptoms

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Hypertension that resolves with antihypertensive treatment

Answer

Blood pressure elevation occurring only in the morning

Question 6

How frequently should patients measure blood pressure when performing home blood pressure monitoring (HBPM) according to current guidelines?

Accepted Answer

Twice daily (morning and evening) for at least 7 days

Answer

Once per week

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Once daily in the morning only

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Three times daily for 3 days

Question 7

Which is a unique clinical advantage of ABPM over standard office blood pressure measurement?

Accepted Answer

Ability to detect nocturnal hypertension and non-dipping patterns

Answer

Lower patient cost

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Easier for patients to perform

Answer

Eliminates the need for patient cooperation