WorksheetsCARDIORENAL (Hypertension & Dyslipidaemia)
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
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
What would most likely happen if a patient stops taking antihypertensive medication suddenly?
Blood pressure stays the same
Sudden drop in BP
Rebound hypertension (BP increases sharply)
Heart rate slows significantly
A patient’s lipid profile shows: • Total cholesterol = 7.0 mmol/L • LDL = 4.8 mmol/L • HDL = 0.9 mmol/L What is the interpretation?
Normal
Borderline
Dyslipidaemia – High risk
Hypolipidaemia
Which of the following antihypertensive drugs is also used to protect the kidneys in chronic kidney disease (CKD)?
Amlodipine
Enalapril
Hydrochlorothiazide
Atenolol
Why should a patient taking Simvastatin (Zocor®) avoid large amounts of grapefruit juice?
It increases drug absorption
It decreases drug effect
It increases risk of muscle toxicity
It reduces cholesterol faster
A 55-year-old man with high cholesterol is prescribed Atorvastatin. What is the main mechanism of action?
Inhibits cholesterol absorption in intestines
Blocks HMG-CoA reductase enzyme in liver
Promotes HDL breakdown
Increases triglyceride production
A patient with hypertension and asthma should AVOID which drug?
Losartan
Amlodipine
Atenolol
Hydrochlorothiazide
If a patient with dyslipidaemia has high triglyceride but normal LDL, which medication class is most suitable?
Statins
Fibrates
ACE inhibitors
Beta-blockers
How does high salt intake contribute to hypertension?
It causes vasodilation
It increases blood volume by retaining water
It decreases heart rate
It relaxes smooth muscles
A patient is taking Hydrochlorothiazide and reports muscle weakness. What electrolyte should be checked?
Calcium
Sodium
Potassium
Magnesium
Why does combining Statins with lifestyle changes give better results than medication alone?
Statins work only after exercise
Diet helps reduce overall fat intake and improves HDL
Exercise neutralizes drug side effects
Statins cannot reduce LDL by themselves
