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module menu icon Answers: Learning Scenario 2

Answers: Learning Scenario 2

      a. You need to repeat the ABPM as you do not have enough readings to make a confident diagnosis 

INCORRECT. A diagnosis of hypertension can be made with at least 14 daytime readings using a ABPM device. 

      b. The results of the ABPM do not confirm a diagnosis of hypertension

INCORRECT. A diagnosis of hypertension is made with at least 14 daytime readings on ABPM if the blood pressure is >135/85mmHg

      c. The results of the ABPM confirm a diagnosis of stage 1 hypertension

CORRECT. The diagnosis of stage 1 hypertension is made with at least 14 daytime ABPM readings if blood pressyre is >135/85mmHg and less than 149/94mmHg. 

      d. The results of the ABPM confirm a diagnosis of stage 2 hypertension

INCORRECT. The diagnosis of stage 2 hypertension is made with at least 14 daytime ABPM readings if blood pressure is 150/95mmHg or higher. 

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