CARDIORENAL (Hypertension & Dyslipidaemia)

What is the normal blood pressure range for a healthy adult?

• 120/80 mmHg

• 140/90 mmHg

• 100/60 mmHg

• 160/100 mmHg

Which of the following is known as the “bad cholesterol”?

• HDL

• LDL

• VLDL

• Triglycerides

Which organ mainly regulates blood pressure through the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system (RAAS)?

• Heart

• Liver

• Kidney

• Lung

What is the main function of HDL cholesterol?

• Increases blood clotting

• Builds arterial plaque

• Removes excess cholesterol from blood

• Converts glucose into energy

Which of the following symptoms is MOST likely found in severe hypertension?

• Headache

• Skin rash

• Hair loss

• Nose bleeding

Which of the following is NOT a common risk factor for hypertension?

• Obesity

• High salt intake

• Regular physical activity

• Stress

A patient with hypertension and diabetes is usually started on which class of antihypertensive drugs?

• Beta-blocker

• ACE inhibitor

• Diuretic

• Calcium channel blocker

Which statement about dyslipidaemia is TRUE?

• It affects only triglycerides

• It can increase the risk of heart disease

• It causes low blood pressure

• It is not related to diet

Which of the following drugs is a Calcium Channel Blocker (CCB) used in hypertension?

• Losartan

• Amlodipine

• Enalapril

• Atenolol

Which statement best explains why high LDL cholesterol is dangerous?

• It helps remove plaque from arteries

• It increases oxygen transport

• It deposits cholesterol in arteries

• It increases red blood cells