NURS 251
PHARMACOLOGY
MODULE 3 EXAM
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,1. Classify the following blood pressure value – 155/95 mmHg.
Correct Answer:
Stage 2 hypertension
2. True or False. Hypertension is often asymptomatic.
A. True
B. False
Correct Answer:
A. True
Rationale:
Hypertension is often called the "silent killer" because many patients do not experience
obvious symptoms until complications or end-organ damage occur.
3. Fill in the missing information in the Classification of Hypertension chart below.
Table
Classification Blood Pressure
Normotensive A. ____________
B. ____________ 120–129 / <80
C. ____________ >
Stage 1 D. ____________
, Classification Blood Pressure
Stage 2 E. ____________
Correct Answer:
Table
Letter Answer
A <120 / <80
B Elevated blood pressure
C Hypertension
D 130––89
E >140 / >90
Rationale:
Normal blood pressure is less than 120/80. Elevated blood pressure is 120–129 systolic
with diastolic less than 80. Stage 1 hypertension begins at 130–139 systolic or 80–89
diastolic, and Stage 2 hypertension begins at 140 systolic or 90 diastolic.
4. True or False: Essential Hypertension is when the cause of a patient's hypertension
is unknown.
A. True
B. False
Correct Answer:
A. True
PHARMACOLOGY
MODULE 3 EXAM
Actual Questions with Answers
Portage Learning
What You Get
• Questions Designed to Support Focused Exam
Preparation.
• This Exam Review Includes Rationales
• Clear, Organized Structure for Efficient Studying
• Printable, Well-Formatted Pdf
,1. Classify the following blood pressure value – 155/95 mmHg.
Correct Answer:
Stage 2 hypertension
2. True or False. Hypertension is often asymptomatic.
A. True
B. False
Correct Answer:
A. True
Rationale:
Hypertension is often called the "silent killer" because many patients do not experience
obvious symptoms until complications or end-organ damage occur.
3. Fill in the missing information in the Classification of Hypertension chart below.
Table
Classification Blood Pressure
Normotensive A. ____________
B. ____________ 120–129 / <80
C. ____________ >
Stage 1 D. ____________
, Classification Blood Pressure
Stage 2 E. ____________
Correct Answer:
Table
Letter Answer
A <120 / <80
B Elevated blood pressure
C Hypertension
D 130––89
E >140 / >90
Rationale:
Normal blood pressure is less than 120/80. Elevated blood pressure is 120–129 systolic
with diastolic less than 80. Stage 1 hypertension begins at 130–139 systolic or 80–89
diastolic, and Stage 2 hypertension begins at 140 systolic or 90 diastolic.
4. True or False: Essential Hypertension is when the cause of a patient's hypertension
is unknown.
A. True
B. False
Correct Answer:
A. True
