Hypertension Treatment Quiz

What is a common reason hypertension often goes undiagnosed?

• It only affects older adults.

• It has very specific symptoms.

• Its symptoms are often vague and non-specific.

• It is always detected in routine check-ups.

Which lifestyle change is NOT recommended for managing hypertension?

• Regular aerobic exercise

• Weight reduction

• Increasing caffeine intake

• Reducing sodium intake

Which dietary change is recommended for managing hypertension?

• Increasing caffeine intake

• Reducing sodium intake

• Reducing fruit and vegetable intake

• Increasing salt intake

What is the primary function of ACE inhibitors in hypertension treatment?

• Inhibit the conversion of angiotensin I to angiotensin II

• Increase cardiac output

• Increase peripheral resistance

• Stimulate sympathetic nervous system

How do drugs that block sympathetic stimulation help in treating hypertension?

• They increase heart rate.

• They increase blood volume.

• They cause vasoconstriction.

• They reduce vasoconstriction.

What is the effect of reducing peripheral resistance on blood pressure?

• It has no effect on blood pressure.

• It reduces blood pressure.

• It increases cardiac output.

• It increases blood pressure.

What is the role of diuretics in managing hypertension?

• They stimulate heart contraction.

• They increase water and sodium excretion.

• They decrease urination.

• They increase blood volume.

How do beta blockers affect cardiac output?

• They increase the strength of heart contractions.

• They block beta receptors, reducing heart contraction strength.

• They increase sympathetic stimulation.

• They increase blood pressure.

What is the relationship between cardiac output and blood pressure?

• Decreased cardiac output increases blood pressure.

• Increased cardiac output decreases blood pressure.

• Cardiac output has no effect on blood pressure.

• Increased cardiac output increases blood pressure.

Which of the following is NOT a class of drugs used to treat hypertension?

• ACE inhibitors

• Beta blockers

• Diuretics

• Antibiotics