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100
Hypertension is the result of low blood pressure.
False; Hypotension
100
Primary hypertension is also known as ______ hypertension.
Essential
100
Which ethnic groups are more likely to suffer from hypertension? A- Caucasian B- African American C- Hispanic D- Asian
B- African American
100
Which drugs are categorized as beta blockers? A- Atenolol B- Metoprolol C- Propranolol D- Prazosin E- Minoxidil
A- Atenolol B- Metoprolol C- Propranolol
100
When providing dietary instruction to a patient about hypertension the nurse would advise the patient to restrict intake of which meat? A- Broiled fish B- Ribeye steak C- Roasted turkey
B- Ribeye steak
200
Prolonged hypertension can lead to stroke or cardiac failure.
True
200
A blood pressure reading of __ /__ is considered prehypertension.
140/90
200
What diagnostic exam is used to monitor cardiac rhythms? A- Electrocardiogram (EKG) B- Computed Tomography (CT) C- Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) D- Cardiac arteriogram
A- Electrocardiogram (EKG)
200
Which foods are part of the DASH Diet? A- Low-fat dairy B- Poultry C- Fish D- Raisin Bran E- Legumes
A- Low-fat dairy B- Poultry C- Fish E- Legumes
200
A nurse is assessing a patient for orthostatic hypotension. After taking their blood pressure and pulse in the supine position, what should the nurse do next? A- Repeat blood pressure and pulse in this position B- Take blood pressure and pulse with the patient sitting C- Record the blood pressure and pulse
B- Take blood pressure and pulse with the patient sitting
300
Secondary hypertension has no known cause.
False; Primary hypertension
300
______ ______ is a decrease in blood pressure when the patient changes position from lying to sitting.
Orthostatic hypotension
300
Which teaching should a nurse give a patient about dietary management of Stage 1 Hypertension? A- Restrict all caffeine B- Restrict sodium intake C- Increase protein intake D- Use calcium supplements
B- Restrict sodium intake
300
Which drugs can cause secondary hypertension? A- Estrogen B- Glucocorticoids C- Cyclosporine D- Antihistamines E- Erythropoietin
A- Estrogen B- Glucocorticoids C- Cyclosporine E- Erythropoietin
300
The nurse teaches a 28-year old man newly diagnosed with hypertension about lifestyle modifications to reduce his blood pressure. Which statement by the patient requires an intervention by the nurse? A- "I will avoid adding salt to my food during or after cooking." B- "If I lose weight I might not need to continue taking medication." C- "I can lower by blood pressure by switching to smokeless tobacco."
C- "I can lower by blood pressure by switching to smokeless tobacco."
400
The DASH Diet focuses on an increase in sodium intake.
False; decrease
400
______ slow the heart rate, which decreases the amount of blood pumped through the blood vessels.
Beta blockers
400
Which lab test result would indicate that a patient with hypertension has organ damage? A- BUN 15 mg/dL B- Serum uric acid 3.8 mg/dL C- Serum creatinine 2.6 mg/dL D- Serum potassium of 3.5 mEq/dL
C- Serum creatinine 2.6 mg/dL
400
Which symptoms are possible signs of hypertension? A- Headache B- Chest pain C- Clear vision D- Dizziness E- Energized
A- Headache B- Chest pain D- Dizziness
400
A 44-year old man is diagnosed with hypertension and receives a prescription for Benazepril. After the nurse teaches him about the medication, which statement by the patient indicates his correct understanding? A- "If I take this medication I will not need to follow a special diet." B- "It is normal to have some swelling in my face while taking this medication." C- "If I develop a dry cough while taking this medication I should notify my doctor."
C- "If I develop a dry cough while taking this medication I should notify my doctor."
500
Patients taking hydrochlorothiazide should have their potassium levels monitored.
True
500

______  often occurs when clients do not follow the medication therapy regimen. Symptoms may include: severe headache, extremely high blood pressure, SBP >240, DBP >120, blurred vision, dizziness.

Hypertensive crisis

500

A client is prescribed Enalapril (Vasotec) for control of hypertension. What health teaching will the nurse provide before the client beings therapy? A- "You may develop a higher pulse rate." B- "You may notice some swelling in your feet." C- "You may develop a nagging cough." D- "Your diet should include foods high in sodium."

C- "You may develop a nagging cough."

500

What are some psychosocial factors that affect hypertension? A- Job B- Finances C- Vacation D- Death in the family E- Exercise

A- Job B- Finances D- Death in the family

500
The nurse is caring for a patient with hypertension who is scheduled to receive a beta-blocker. The nurse should withhold the dose and consult the physician for which vital sign taken just before administration? A- Pulse 48 beats/min B- BP 119/78 C- Respirations 20 breaths/min
A- Pulse 48 beats/min
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