Pharm Quiz hypertensions 2

Question 1

Different classification of hypertension

Answer 1

Normal
prehypertension
hypertension
isolated systolic hypertension

Question 2

3 categories of hypertension

Answer 2

primary
secondary
malignant

Question 3

hypertension is called

Answer 3

silent disease ( silent killer)

Question 4

Primary (essential) hypertension

Answer 4

90% of all cases
exact cause is unknown
treated but not cured
Adults, African American, Postmenopausal women

Question 5

Secondary hypertension

Answer 5

10% all cases
Identifiable primary cause
possible to treat the cause directly
cured in some

Question 6

consequences of hypertension

Answer 6

Heart disease ( myocardial infarction (MI) Heart failure)
kidney disease
stroke

Question 7

To reduce C.V. and Renal effects

Answer 7

achieve a B/P of <130 and <80

Question 8

With treatment risk of stroke, M.I. and heart failure decrease by

Answer 8

20-50%

Question 9

The major cause of treatment failure is clients…

Answer 9

lack of adherence to the prescribed treatment
Medication is costly
side effects: vertigo, sedative, sexual dysfunction

Question 10

Sodium restriction

Answer 10

NO more than 2300mg/day
1500 if high rick
Read food levels containing K+. Salt substitute

Question 11

Alcohol restriction

Answer 11

limit 2drinks/day
Maintain adequate hydration of water 2-3 L

Question 12

DASH (dietary approaches to stop hypertension)

Answer 12

eating plan
Eat low fat meats
eat fruits/veggies
Eat foods low in cholesterol

Question 13

Aerobic exercise

Answer 13

30-45min/day
brisk walking/biking

Question 14

Avoid K+ if on?

Answer 14

potassium sparing diuretic. (Aldactone)

Question 15

weight loss can reduce BP by

Answer 15

60%

Question 16

earliest most reliable sign of hypertension?

Answer 16

headache