Question 1

A hormone that affects blood pressure by facilitating an increased excretion of sodium and water is:

Accepted Answer

A)  aldosterone. 
B)  ADH (vasopressin). 
C)  ANF. 
D)  oestrogen. 
A)  aldosterone. 
B)  ADH (vasopressin). 
C)  ANF. 
D)  oestrogen. C

Question 2

There are several factors that determine the best approach for treating hypertension.Which of the following is least likely to be a factor in patient compliance?

Accepted Answer

A) Cost of medication 
B) Patient gender 
C) Adverse effects 
D) Complicated medical history 
A) Cost of medication 
B) Patient gender 
C) Adverse effects 
D) Complicated medical history B

Question 3

Which of the following antihypertensive agents should be avoided in a person with depression?

Accepted Answer

A)  Calcium channel blockers 
B)  Centrally acting agents 
C)  Angiotensin II antagonists 
D)  ACE inhibitors 
A)  Calcium channel blockers 
B)  Centrally acting agents 
C)  Angiotensin II antagonists 
D)  ACE inhibitors B

Question 4

Which one of the following chemical mediators can alter blood pressure via vasoconstriction?

Accepted Answer

A)  Prostacyclin 
B)  Endothelin-1 
C)  Nitric oxide 
D)  Prostaglandin E2 
A)  Prostacyclin 
B)  Endothelin-1 
C)  Nitric oxide 
D)  Prostaglandin E2

Question 5

Which one of the following antihypertensive drug groups is thought to reduce sympathetic drive in the myocardium and mediate the release of renin?

Accepted Answer

A)  β-blockers 
B)  Calcium channel antagonists 
C)  Angiotensin II receptor antagonists 
D)  Thiazides 
A)  β-blockers 
B)  Calcium channel antagonists 
C)  Angiotensin II receptor antagonists 
D)  Thiazides

Question 6

Which of the following antihypertensive agents should be avoided in a client with constipation?

Accepted Answer

A)  Calcium channel blockers 
B)  Centrally-acting agents 
C)  Angiotensin II antagonists 
D)  ACE inhibitors 
A)  Calcium channel blockers 
B)  Centrally-acting agents 
C)  Angiotensin II antagonists 
D)  ACE inhibitors

Question 7

Which antihypertensive drug group should be avoided when a person has a pre-existing respiratory condition such as asthma?

Accepted Answer

A)  Diuretics 
B)  Calcium channel antagonists 
C)  ACE inhibitors 
D)  β-blockers 
A)  Diuretics 
B)  Calcium channel antagonists 
C)  ACE inhibitors 
D)  β-blockers

Question 8

Which of the following medications used for hypertensive emergencies dilates both arteries and veins?

Accepted Answer

A) Hydralazine 
B) Minoxidil 
C) Sodium nitroprusside 
D) Diazoxide 
A) Hydralazine 
B) Minoxidil 
C) Sodium nitroprusside 
D) Diazoxide

Question 9

If a second dose of diuretic is required,this is usually administered:

Accepted Answer

A)  mid-morning. 
B)  midday or early afternoon. 
C)  early evening. 
D)  at bedtime. 
A)  mid-morning. 
B)  midday or early afternoon. 
C)  early evening. 
D)  at bedtime.

Question 10

Which of the following are categories of hypertension?

Accepted Answer

A)  Primary 
B)  Secondary 
C)  Malignant 
D)  All of the above 
A)  Primary 
B)  Secondary 
C)  Malignant 
D)  All of the above

Question 11

Describe the method of action of ACE inhibitors.

Accepted Answer

They prevent the conversion of

Question 12

Calcium channel blockers have which of the following effects?

Accepted Answer

A)  Depressed cardiac contractility 
B)  Depressed cardiac conduction 
C)  Reduced vascular tone 
D)  All of the above 
A)  Depressed cardiac contractility 
B)  Depressed cardiac conduction 
C)  Reduced vascular tone 
D)  All of the above

Question 13

Which of the following chemical mediators can alter blood pressure via vasodilation?

Accepted Answer

A)  Nitric oxide 
B)  Endothelin-1 
C)  ANF 
D)  Vasopressin 
A)  Nitric oxide 
B)  Endothelin-1 
C)  ANF 
D)  Vasopressin

Question 14

Which of the antihypertensive groups is least likely to be used as first-line treatment for hypertension?

Accepted Answer

A) β-blockers 
B) ACE inhibitors 
C) Calcium channel blockers 
D) Centrally acting medicines 
A) β-blockers 
B) ACE inhibitors 
C) Calcium channel blockers 
D) Centrally acting medicines

Question 15

$\beta$-blockers should not be used in clients with the following conditions EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  complicated hypertension. 
B)  cardiac tamponade. 
C)  second-degree heart block. 
D)  sick sinus syndrome. 
A)  complicated hypertension. 
B)  cardiac tamponade. 
C)  second-degree heart block. 
D)  sick sinus syndrome.

Question 16

Which of the following antihypertensive agents may be considered during pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

A)  β-blockers 
B)  Calcium channel blockers 
C)  ACE inhibitors 
D)  Angiotensin II receptor antagonists 
A)  β-blockers 
B)  Calcium channel blockers 
C)  ACE inhibitors 
D)  Angiotensin II receptor antagonists

Exam 45: Antihypertensive Agents

A hormone that affects blood pressure by facilitating an increased excretion of sodium and water is:

There are several factors that determine the best approach for treating hypertension.Which of the following is least likely to be a factor in patient compliance?

Which of the following antihypertensive agents should be avoided in a person with depression?

Which one of the following chemical mediators can alter blood pressure via vasoconstriction?

Which one of the following antihypertensive drug groups is thought to reduce sympathetic drive in the myocardium and mediate the release of renin?

Which of the following antihypertensive agents should be avoided in a client with constipation?

Which antihypertensive drug group should be avoided when a person has a pre-existing respiratory condition such as asthma?

Which of the following medications used for hypertensive emergencies dilates both arteries and veins?

If a second dose of diuretic is required,this is usually administered:

Which of the following are categories of hypertension?

Describe the method of action of ACE inhibitors.

Calcium channel blockers have which of the following effects?

Which of the following chemical mediators can alter blood pressure via vasodilation?

Which of the antihypertensive groups is least likely to be used as first-line treatment for hypertension?

β\betaβ -blockers should not be used in clients with the following conditions EXCEPT:

Which of the following antihypertensive agents may be considered during pregnancy?

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$\beta$ -blockers should not be used in clients with the following conditions EXCEPT: