UTA Nurs5334 Advanced Pharmacology Test 2
latest edition 2026 complete questions and
answers
HTN is defined as - ANS-As SBP > 130mmHg or DBP > 80mmHg
How many BP readings are required to diagnoses HTN - ANS-Diagnosis should be based on BP readings
over one to two weeks
HTN treatment goal is - ANS-To reduce cardiovascular and renal morbidity and mortality
The usual form of HTN is - ANS-Primary or essential
Elevated SBP presents a - ANS-Greater risk for complications than elevated DBP for people older than 50
y/o
For all ages, HTN related deaths result - ANS-Largely from cerebral hemorrhage, renal failure, heart
failure and MI
Four BP categories - ANS-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? - ANS-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: - ANS-a) Add
another diuretic like aldosterone.
b) Prescribe an angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor (ACEI)
c) Continue current medications. No need to add another medication as patient may forget to take it.
d) Schedule a six months follow-up visit.
3. A 64-year-old man with hypertension is taking ACEI and Aldosterone (spironolactone). He needs to be
monitored for an increase in what electrolyte? - ANS-a) Potassium
b) Sodium
c) Glucose
d) Calcium
4. Your next patient is new to your practice. Her name is Ms. Smith. Ms. Smith is a 79-year-old woman
who tells you her last examination was over two years ago. She gives history of hypertension since the
age of 35 with BP readings greater than 160/100. Patient is currently not taking any medications. Patient
is at risk for: - ANS-a) Cardiovascular disease (CVA)
b) LEFT ventricular hypertrophy
c) Renal disease
d) All the above
latest edition 2026 complete questions and
answers
HTN is defined as - ANS-As SBP > 130mmHg or DBP > 80mmHg
How many BP readings are required to diagnoses HTN - ANS-Diagnosis should be based on BP readings
over one to two weeks
HTN treatment goal is - ANS-To reduce cardiovascular and renal morbidity and mortality
The usual form of HTN is - ANS-Primary or essential
Elevated SBP presents a - ANS-Greater risk for complications than elevated DBP for people older than 50
y/o
For all ages, HTN related deaths result - ANS-Largely from cerebral hemorrhage, renal failure, heart
failure and MI
Four BP categories - ANS-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? - ANS-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: - ANS-a) Add
another diuretic like aldosterone.
b) Prescribe an angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor (ACEI)
c) Continue current medications. No need to add another medication as patient may forget to take it.
d) Schedule a six months follow-up visit.
3. A 64-year-old man with hypertension is taking ACEI and Aldosterone (spironolactone). He needs to be
monitored for an increase in what electrolyte? - ANS-a) Potassium
b) Sodium
c) Glucose
d) Calcium
4. Your next patient is new to your practice. Her name is Ms. Smith. Ms. Smith is a 79-year-old woman
who tells you her last examination was over two years ago. She gives history of hypertension since the
age of 35 with BP readings greater than 160/100. Patient is currently not taking any medications. Patient
is at risk for: - ANS-a) Cardiovascular disease (CVA)
b) LEFT ventricular hypertrophy
c) Renal disease
d) All the above
