PHARMACOLOGY NURS 251 MODULE 3 EXAM: ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS LATEST UPDATED 2026/2027 (GRADED A+)- PORTAGE LEARNING

PHARMACOLOGY NURS 251 MODULE 3 EXAM: ACTUAL
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS LATEST UPDATED 2026/2027
(GRADED A+)- PORTAGE LEARNING

Module 3 exam - requires respondus lockdown browser + webcam

Question 1
Classify the following blood pressure value- 155-95mm/Hg.
Answer:
Stage 2 hypertension
Rationale:

A blood pressure reading of 155/95 mm Hg meets the criteria for Stage 2 Hypertension, defined as systolic ≥140
mm Hg or diastolic ≥90 mm Hg. Stage 2 hypertension indicates significantly elevated blood pressure that
increases the risk of cardiovascular complications, and treatment typically includes both lifestyle modification
and pharmacologic therapy.


Question 2
True or False. Hypertension is often asymptomatic.



True



False



Question 3
Fill in the missing information in the Classification of Hypertension chart
below (1 point each):

Classification Blood Pressure (mm/Hg)

Normotensive A.
B. 120-129/<80
C. >130/90
Stage 1 D.
Stage 2 E.
Answer:

, A.<120/<80
B. Elevated Blood Pressure
C.Hypertension
D.130-139/80-89
E. >140/>90


Question 4
True or False: Essential Hypertension is when the cause of a patient’s
hypertension is unknown.



True



False



Question 5
True/False: The Pulmonary artery is temporarily closed off while a clinician is
taking a patient’s blood pressure.


True




False

False. The brachial artery is closed off.


Question 6
Heart Rate and Stroke Volume are the primary two factors that
determine a patient’s.
Answer:
Cardiac Output