Question

You obtain a thorough history and elicit no complaints other than "a little swelling in my legs off and on for a few months". You perform a physical exam. Blood pressure is 168/91 in right arm, 171/92 in left arm and there are no postural changes. Fundi show reduced A/V ratio and copper wiring. Thyroid is normal, and auscultation reveals no carotid, femoral, aortic and renal bruits. The remaining HEENT, cardiovascular, lungs, abdomen and neurologic exams are normal other than trace edema in both lower extremities. Which of the following best describes HN's hypertension?

A. Stage I hypertension with target organ damage.
B. Stage 2 hypertension with target organ damage
C. Stage 2 hypertension with no target organ damage.
D. Hypertensive emergency.

Answer 1

Stage 2 hypertension with target organ damage .

Step-by-step explanation:

Hypertension describes the condition of high blood pressure of an individual. The normal blood pressure is 80/120, this pressure increases in case of the hypertension condition.

Hypertension has different stages. The stage 2 hypertension shows the blood pressure of around 168/91 in right arm, 171/92 in left arm. The A/V ratio reduces and the abdomen shows the lower extremities. This condition of patients indicates the organ damage with stage 2 hypertension.

Thus, the correct answer is option (B).