Question

which term is used to describe a blood pressure of 90 mm hg systolic and 50 mm hg diastolic?

hypertension

hypotension

prehypertension

orthostatic hypotension

Explanation:

Normal blood - pressure is typically around 120/80 mm Hg. Hypertension is high blood - pressure. Prehypertension is a stage before hypertension. Orthostatic hypotension is a drop in blood - pressure upon standing. Hypotension is low blood - pressure, and a blood - pressure of 90/50 mm Hg is considered low.

Answer:

B. Hypotension