FULL QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
▶ In hypertensive urgency, it is important to lower the BP level quickly to
prevent a stroke, True or False? Answer: False
▶ Sleep apnea is considered a _____ cause of HTN?
A. Primary
B. Secondary Answer: B. Secondary
▶ Abnormal BP for patient under 60 years old is 140/90 and over, True or
False? Answer: True
▶ We know that it's easier for the patient and better to increase the doses
of the first HTN drug a patient is taking if she is not at goal instead of
adding a second, True or False? Answer: True
Start one drug if adequate control is not achieved within one month titrate
to maximum dosage before adding an additional agent
▶ If a child labs confirmed hypertension, the which of the following labs are
NOT recommended?
A. CBC
B. BUN/Creatinine
C. Renal ultrasound
D. EKG
E. Fasting lipids
F. Fasting glucose Answer: D. EKG
▶ A patient with which of the following Stages of HTN should be restricted
from playing sports?
A. Pre hypertension
B. Stage I HTN
C. Stage II HTN Answer: C. Stage II HTN