Question 1

Which of the following would reduce the effectiveness of loop diuretics?

Accepted Answer

A) Antibiotics 
B) Oral contraceptives 
C) Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) 
D) Nitroglycerin 
A) Antibiotics 
B) Oral contraceptives 
C) Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) 
D) Nitroglycerin

Question 2

Of the following,_____ would be considered the most potent because loop diuretics inhibit resorption of sodium at a greater rate.

Accepted Answer

A) chlorthalidone 
B) torsemide 
C) triamterene 
D) spironolactone 
A) chlorthalidone 
B) torsemide 
C) triamterene 
D) spironolactone

Question 3

Which of the following is classified as the most severe stage of hypertension and most often requires two-drug therapy?

Accepted Answer

A) Preeclampsia 
B) Prehypertension 
C) Stage 1 
D) Stage 2 
A) Preeclampsia 
B) Prehypertension 
C) Stage 1 
D) Stage 2

Question 4

How is spironolactone able to lower BP?

Accepted Answer

A) It binds to aldosterone receptors,which triggers angiotensin to be released,decreasing cardiac output. 
B) It allows sodium and water to be eliminated through the kidneys,decreasing blood volume. 
C) It acts as an antagonist on a-receptors,decreasing peripheral resistance. 
D) It allows sodium and potassium to be reabsorbed through the kidneys,which helps regulate the force of contraction of the heart. 
A) It binds to aldosterone receptors,which triggers angiotensin to be released,decreasing cardiac output. 
B) It allows sodium and water to be eliminated through the kidneys,decreasing blood volume. 
C) It acts as an antagonist on a-receptors,decreasing peripheral resistance. 
D) It allows sodium and potassium to be reabsorbed through the kidneys,which helps regulate the force of contraction of the heart.

Question 5

How do diuretics help lower BP?

Accepted Answer

A) Block sodium channels in the heart to reduce cardiac output (CO) 
B) Increase peripheral resistance (PR)reducing CO 
C) Decrease blood volume reducing CO 
D) Decrease PR by increasing CO 
A) Block sodium channels in the heart to reduce cardiac output (CO) 
B) Increase peripheral resistance (PR)reducing CO 
C) Decrease blood volume reducing CO 
D) Decrease PR by increasing CO

Question 6

Gestational hypertension typically occurs after _____ weeks of pregnancy in susceptible women.

Accepted Answer

A) 20 
B) 25 
C) 32 
D) 36 
A) 20 
B) 25 
C) 32 
D) 36

Question 7

Which ACE inhibitor is a good choice for patients with decreased kidney function?

Accepted Answer

A) Enalapril 
B) Fosinopril 
C) Quinapril 
D) Ramipril 
A) Enalapril 
B) Fosinopril 
C) Quinapril 
D) Ramipril

Question 8

Why would methyldopa be useful to treat hypertension?

Accepted Answer

A) It binds to b-receptors and acts as an antagonist,reducing cardiac output. 
B) It acts an antagonist on epinephrine receptors,reducing blood pressure. 
C) It activates receptors in the brain that inhibit sympathetic activity,decreasing blood pressure. 
D) It triggers the parasympathetic sympathetic system to help decrease blood pressure. 
A) It binds to b-receptors and acts as an antagonist,reducing cardiac output. 
B) It acts an antagonist on epinephrine receptors,reducing blood pressure. 
C) It activates receptors in the brain that inhibit sympathetic activity,decreasing blood pressure. 
D) It triggers the parasympathetic sympathetic system to help decrease blood pressure.

Question 9

Which drug is recommended for parenteral use in hypertensive emergencies and is safe for the treatment of preeclampsia in pregnant women?

Accepted Answer

A) Fosinopril 
B) Hydralazine 
C) Nifedipine 
D) Labetalol 
A) Fosinopril 
B) Hydralazine 
C) Nifedipine 
D) Labetalol

Question 10

Which of the following drugs can cause dehydration and hypokalemia?

Accepted Answer

A) Lisinopril 
B) Triamterene 
C) Spironolactone 
D) Furosemide 
A) Lisinopril 
B) Triamterene 
C) Spironolactone 
D) Furosemide

Question 11

Which type of hypertension is the predominant form in patients younger than 50 years?

Accepted Answer

A) Systolic 
B) Diastolic 
C) Pulmonary 
D) Aortic 
A) Systolic 
B) Diastolic 
C) Pulmonary 
D) Aortic

Exam 22: Treatment of Hypertension

Which of the following would reduce the effectiveness of loop diuretics?

Of the following,_____ would be considered the most potent because loop diuretics inhibit resorption of sodium at a greater rate.

Which of the following is classified as the most severe stage of hypertension and most often requires two-drug therapy?

How is spironolactone able to lower BP?

How do diuretics help lower BP?

Gestational hypertension typically occurs after _____ weeks of pregnancy in susceptible women.

Which ACE inhibitor is a good choice for patients with decreased kidney function?

Why would methyldopa be useful to treat hypertension?

Which drug is recommended for parenteral use in hypertensive emergencies and is safe for the treatment of preeclampsia in pregnant women?

Which of the following drugs can cause dehydration and hypokalemia?

Which type of hypertension is the predominant form in patients younger than 50 years?

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