# In hypertensive crisis, the patient shows severely elevated ______ pressure, often exceeding 180/120 mmHg.

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## 문제

In hypertensive crisis, the patient shows severely elevated ______ pressure, often exceeding 180/120 mmHg.

## 보기

1. blood **✔ 정답**
2. arterial
3. venous
4. pulse
5. systolic

**정답: 1**

## 해설

Blood pressure is the correct medical term for measuring the force of blood against arterial walls. In hypertensive crisis, blood pressure reaches dangerously high levels requiring immediate medical intervention to prevent organ damage.

## 임상 시나리오

Hypertensive Crisis:
- Definition: severe elevation of blood pressure >180/120 mmHg
- Types: hypertensive urgency, hypertensive emergency
- Symptoms: severe headache, chest pain, visual changes, nausea
- Risk factors: uncontrolled hypertension, medication non-compliance
- Complications: stroke, heart attack, kidney damage
- Treatment: immediate BP reduction with IV medications
- Common medications: labetalol, hydralazine, nicardipine
- Target organs affected: brain, heart, kidneys, eyes
- Monitoring requirements: continuous BP measurement
- Prevention: regular BP checks, medication adherence
- Normal BP range:

## 핵심 개념

- **blood** — The fluid that circulates in the arteries and veins, carrying oxygen and nutrients to body tissues
- **arterial** — Relating to or affecting the arteries, which are blood vessels that carry blood away from the heart
- **venous** — Relating to or contained in the veins, which are blood vessels that carry blood toward the heart
- **pulse** — The rhythmic expansion and contraction of arteries with each heartbeat
- **systolic** — The pressure in the arteries when the heart contracts, represented by the higher number in blood pressure measurement

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