Hypertension

1. When measuring the blood pressure in children, what is the correct cuff width to use?
A. About 20% of arm circumference
B. About 100% of arm circumference
C. About 40% of arm circumference

2. How is hypertension defined in children?
A. SBP and/or DBP >90th percentile for age, gender and height)
B. SBP and/or DBP >95th percentile for age, gender and height)
C. SBP and/or DBP >85th percentile for age, gender and height)

TRUE/FALSE?
3A) Primary hypertension is increasing in children.

TRUE/FALSE?
3B) Primary hypertension is associated with family history.

TRUE/FALSE?
3C) Primary hypertension is associated with obesity.

TRUE/FALSE?
3D) Primary hypertension is associated with renovascular disease.

TRUE/FALSE?
3E) Secondary hypertension is more common in young children.

TRUE/FALSE?
3F) Common causes of secondary hypertension include glomerular causes such as APSGN.

4. What imaging may be used to assess the renal parenchyma?
A. Ultrasound
B. DMSA
C. DTPA
D. MAG 3

5. Your preferred anti-hypertensive strategies in APSGN include:
a) ACE inhibitor therapy
b) Liberalise fluids
c) Salt restriction
d) Diuretic therapy
e) Calcium Channel Blocker (CCB)