Pathophysiology 2 (Patho 2) – Hypertension and Pulmonary Hypertension – Test Questions and Correct Answers with Detailed Rationales and Complete Exam Review Material 2026/2027

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For treatment of HTN _______ are useful in patients
with post MI and CHF
aldosterone agonists



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In HTN crisis, how are cocaine ingestion pts treated?
NTG, nitropruside, phentolamine



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What are the s/s of primary PA HTN?
dyspnea, fatigue, low CO, abdominal distension (Due to
RV failure, ascites), "like aortic stenosis of the RV"



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,Why is it a good idea to discontinue ACE inhibitors 24-48
hrs prior to OR?
less intraop hypotension, risk of loss of BP control



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Metabolic syndrome is comprise of...
HTN, insulin resistance, dyslipidemia, obesity



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In HTN crisis, how is pulm edema treated?
nitroprusside, NTG, fenoldopam



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Idiopathic primary pulm artery HTN occurs in ___ Cases
per million, and it has ____ inheritance in 10% of cases.

, 1-2, autosomal dominant



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For treatment of HTN _______ are used in patients with
CAD and DM
calcium channel blockers



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Why does hypoxemia occur as a result of PA HTN?
fixed cardiac output leads to inr O2 extraction w
exertion, incr VQ mismatch



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What is normal PA pressure?
18-25/6-10 mmHg