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USMLE · Question #59

Pulse pressure (pp) is considered the _____.

The correct answer is A. Difference between the systolic and diastolic pressure. See the full explanation below for the reasoning.

Question

Pulse pressure (pp) is considered the _____.

Options

  • ADifference between the systolic and diastolic pressure
  • BThe sum of the systolic and diastolic pressure
  • CThe inverse of the blood pressure
  • DHalf of the systolic pressure

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  • A
    74% (32)
  • B
    14% (6)
  • C
    5% (2)
  • D
    7% (3)

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