NR 601 WEEK 2 QUIZ EXAM WITH
CORRECT ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND
CORRECTLY WELL DEFINED ANSWERS
LATEST ALREADY GRADED A+
1. Which condition is most commonly associated with
primary hypertension?
A. Hyperthyroidism
✓ B. Obesity
C. Acute infection
D. Hypoglycemia
Answer: B ✓ Obesity
Explanation: Obesity increases vascular resistance and
activates the renin-angiotensin system, making it a major
risk factor for primary hypertension.
2. First-line medication for uncomplicated hypertension is:
,A. Metoprolol
✓ B. Hydrochlorothiazide
C. Digoxin
D. Amiodarone
Answer: B ✓ Hydrochlorothiazide
Explanation: Thiazide diuretics are first-line therapy unless
contraindicated.
3. Normal fasting blood glucose is:
A. 30–50 mg/dL
✓ B. 70–99 mg/dL
C. 120–160 mg/dL
D. 200–250 mg/dL
Answer: B ✓ 70–99 mg/dL
Explanation: This range defines normal glucose metabolism.
4. HbA1c of 6.5% or higher indicates:
,A. Hypoglycemia
✓ B. Diabetes mellitus
C. Normal glucose control
D. Prediabetes
Answer: B ✓ Diabetes mellitus
Explanation: ≥6.5% is diagnostic of diabetes.
5. Most common cause of hypothyroidism is:
A. Thyroid cancer
✓ B. Hashimoto’s thyroiditis
C. Graves’ disease
D. Iodine excess
Answer: B ✓ Hashimoto’s thyroiditis
Explanation: Autoimmune destruction of thyroid tissue is
the leading cause.
6. Classic symptom of hypothyroidism is:
, A. Heat intolerance
✓ B. Weight gain
C. Tachycardia
D. Diarrhea
Answer: B ✓ Weight gain
Explanation: Reduced metabolism leads to weight gain.
7. Most common cause of hyperthyroidism:
A. Thyroid cancer
✓ B. Graves’ disease
C. Hashimoto’s thyroiditis
D. Thyroidectomy
Answer: B ✓ Graves’ disease
Explanation: Autoimmune stimulation of thyroid hormone
production.
8. Atrial fibrillation increases risk of:
CORRECT ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND
CORRECTLY WELL DEFINED ANSWERS
LATEST ALREADY GRADED A+
1. Which condition is most commonly associated with
primary hypertension?
A. Hyperthyroidism
✓ B. Obesity
C. Acute infection
D. Hypoglycemia
Answer: B ✓ Obesity
Explanation: Obesity increases vascular resistance and
activates the renin-angiotensin system, making it a major
risk factor for primary hypertension.
2. First-line medication for uncomplicated hypertension is:
,A. Metoprolol
✓ B. Hydrochlorothiazide
C. Digoxin
D. Amiodarone
Answer: B ✓ Hydrochlorothiazide
Explanation: Thiazide diuretics are first-line therapy unless
contraindicated.
3. Normal fasting blood glucose is:
A. 30–50 mg/dL
✓ B. 70–99 mg/dL
C. 120–160 mg/dL
D. 200–250 mg/dL
Answer: B ✓ 70–99 mg/dL
Explanation: This range defines normal glucose metabolism.
4. HbA1c of 6.5% or higher indicates:
,A. Hypoglycemia
✓ B. Diabetes mellitus
C. Normal glucose control
D. Prediabetes
Answer: B ✓ Diabetes mellitus
Explanation: ≥6.5% is diagnostic of diabetes.
5. Most common cause of hypothyroidism is:
A. Thyroid cancer
✓ B. Hashimoto’s thyroiditis
C. Graves’ disease
D. Iodine excess
Answer: B ✓ Hashimoto’s thyroiditis
Explanation: Autoimmune destruction of thyroid tissue is
the leading cause.
6. Classic symptom of hypothyroidism is:
, A. Heat intolerance
✓ B. Weight gain
C. Tachycardia
D. Diarrhea
Answer: B ✓ Weight gain
Explanation: Reduced metabolism leads to weight gain.
7. Most common cause of hyperthyroidism:
A. Thyroid cancer
✓ B. Graves’ disease
C. Hashimoto’s thyroiditis
D. Thyroidectomy
Answer: B ✓ Graves’ disease
Explanation: Autoimmune stimulation of thyroid hormone
production.
8. Atrial fibrillation increases risk of:
