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WorksheetsHypertension Practice Questions 1-3
Total questions: 16
Worksheet time: 8mins
Which change would most directly reduce systemic vascular resistance?
Vasodilation of peripheral arteries
Increased HR
Increased SV
Increased sodium intake
Baroreceptors primarily:
Regulate renal sodium
Release catecholamines
Control cardiac output
Sense arterial stretch
Factor most associated with primary hypertension?
Renal artery stenosis
Pregnancy
Increased sympathetic activity
Endocrine tumor
Excess sodium contributes to hypertension by:
Increasing contractility
Increasing water retention
Decreasing renal perfusion
Increasing parasympathetic tone
Hypertension is called the silent killer because:
It is often confused with anxiety
It only affects elderly individuals
It is asymptomatic despite organ damage
Symptoms occur only during crisis
Which blood pressure readings meet Stage 2 hypertension criteria? Select all that apply.
172/92 mmHg
160/110 mmHg
155/88 mmHg
150/96 mmHg
182/106 mmHg
Greatest hypertension risk?
Does weekend exercise only
Lives alone with roommates
Takes herbal supplements occasionally
Smoker with family history
Best test for cardiac target organ damage in hypertension?
Urinalysis for proteinuria
Fasting lipid profile
Fasting plasma glucose
Resting 12‑lead ECG
A patient has BP 186/122 with confusion. This presentation most likely indicates which condition?
Primary essential hypertension
White coat hypertension only
Hypertensive urgency without symptoms
Hypertensive emergency with end‑organ injury
Medication class blocking angiotensin II?
CCBs
ARBs
Beta blockers
ACEI
Uncontrolled BP—assess first?
Genetics
Sodium intake
Adherence
Organ damage
IV antihypertensives priority?
Rapid normalization
Monitor MAP
Switch to PO
Encourage fluids
LVH results from:
Reduced heart rate
Decreased cardiac output
Increased preload
Increased afterload
Teaching for hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ) dizziness?
Limit daily fluids
Change positions slowly
Take medication at bedtime
Increase dietary sodium
Most effective lifestyle change for hypertension control?
Limiting alcohol intake only
Weight loss with regular activity
Smoking cessation alone
Stress management alone
