Target blood pressure value?

• A. 140/90
• B. 150/90
• C. 120/80
• D. 130/80

Answer: (D)

The idea is to set a blood pressure goal that lowers the risk of heart attack, stroke, and other vascular problems while remaining safe and achievable for the patient. Modern guidelines aim for about 130/80 mmHg for most adults with hypertension, because reaching this lower target consistently reduces cardiovascular events compared with higher targets.

That’s why the value 130/80 mmHg fits best. Higher targets like 140/90 or 150/90 come from older, less aggressive standards and would leave more residual risk. A value of 120/80 is the normal range for people without hypertension, not a typical treatment goal for someone with hypertension. In real-world practice, targets are individualized, but for the general case, 130/80 is the most appropriate goal.