UTA NURS5334 ADVANCED PHARMACOLOGY
FINAL EXAMINATION TEST 2 2026 COMPLETE
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT SOLUTIONS
GRADED A+
◉ How many BP readings are required to diagnoses HTN. Answer:
Diagnosis should be based on BP readings over one to two weeks
◉ HTN treatment goal is. Answer: To reduce cardiovascular and
renal morbidity and mortality
◉ The usual form of HTN is. Answer: Primary or essential
◉ Elevated SBP presents a. Answer: Greater risk for complications
than elevated DBP for people older than 50 y/o
◉ For all ages, HTN related deaths result. Answer: Largely from
cerebral hemorrhage, renal failure, heart failure and MI
◉ Four BP categories. Answer: Normal SBP <120 and DBP < 80
Elevated SBP 120-129 or DBP > 80
, Stage 1 SBP > 130-139 or DBP 80-89
Stage 2 SBP => 140 or DBP => 90
◉ 1. A 30-year-old man in for annual examination. On last exam one
year ago, BP was 120/70. Patient has no complaint. On examination,
vital signs: BP 158/96 mm Hg, P 88, R 20 T 98.6 F orally, BMI 34
Kg/m2. Rest of examination showed normal results. What would
your next step be?. Answer: a) Start antihypertensive therapy with
one agent
b) Start antihypertensive therapy with two agents
c) Check BP two more times in the next two weeks.
d) Send patient to ER
◉ 2. Your last patient for the day is a 72-year-old woman with
several chronic medical problems including: Hypertension,
hyperlipidemia, osteoarthritis, anemia, and diabetes mellitus type 2.
Current medications consist of hydrochlorothiazide, atorvastatin
(Lipitor), acetaminophen, ferrous sulfate, and metformin. Patient
brings in her BP log which shows BP readings between 152/92 to
160/96 mm Hg over the past three months. Potassium is 4.9 mg/dl
(normal 3.5-5.5 mg/dl). Your next best action is to:. Answer: a) Add
another diuretic like aldosterone.
b) Prescribe an angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor (ACEI)
FINAL EXAMINATION TEST 2 2026 COMPLETE
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT SOLUTIONS
GRADED A+
◉ How many BP readings are required to diagnoses HTN. Answer:
Diagnosis should be based on BP readings over one to two weeks
◉ HTN treatment goal is. Answer: To reduce cardiovascular and
renal morbidity and mortality
◉ The usual form of HTN is. Answer: Primary or essential
◉ Elevated SBP presents a. Answer: Greater risk for complications
than elevated DBP for people older than 50 y/o
◉ For all ages, HTN related deaths result. Answer: Largely from
cerebral hemorrhage, renal failure, heart failure and MI
◉ Four BP categories. Answer: Normal SBP <120 and DBP < 80
Elevated SBP 120-129 or DBP > 80
, Stage 1 SBP > 130-139 or DBP 80-89
Stage 2 SBP => 140 or DBP => 90
◉ 1. A 30-year-old man in for annual examination. On last exam one
year ago, BP was 120/70. Patient has no complaint. On examination,
vital signs: BP 158/96 mm Hg, P 88, R 20 T 98.6 F orally, BMI 34
Kg/m2. Rest of examination showed normal results. What would
your next step be?. Answer: a) Start antihypertensive therapy with
one agent
b) Start antihypertensive therapy with two agents
c) Check BP two more times in the next two weeks.
d) Send patient to ER
◉ 2. Your last patient for the day is a 72-year-old woman with
several chronic medical problems including: Hypertension,
hyperlipidemia, osteoarthritis, anemia, and diabetes mellitus type 2.
Current medications consist of hydrochlorothiazide, atorvastatin
(Lipitor), acetaminophen, ferrous sulfate, and metformin. Patient
brings in her BP log which shows BP readings between 152/92 to
160/96 mm Hg over the past three months. Potassium is 4.9 mg/dl
(normal 3.5-5.5 mg/dl). Your next best action is to:. Answer: a) Add
another diuretic like aldosterone.
b) Prescribe an angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor (ACEI)
