A 54-year-old man with elevated in-office blood pressures is asked to perform home blood pressure monitoring with a validated device, measuring twice ...

Question

A 54-year-old man with elevated in-office blood pressures is asked to perform home blood pressure monitoring with a validated device, measuring twice in the morning and evening for 7 days (discarding day 1). According to Hypertension Canada, which average home blood pressure value best defines hypertension for diagnostic purposes in adults?

Accepted Answer

≥135/85 mmHg

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≥130/80 mmHg

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≥140/90 mmHg

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≥150/95 mmHg

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≥160/100 mmHg

ca-mccqe1 MCQ (SBA): Primary hypertension