2026/ 2027
UPDATE) PRINCIPLES OF PHARMACOLOGY
EXAM | QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS | 100 OUT OF
100 (VERIFIED SOLUTIONS) GRADE A | GALEN./
Question::
what stage of hypertension is associated with >160/>100?
✔✔ CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔
stage 2 hypertension
Question::
how much longer should diastole be over systole?
✔✔ CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔
,double
Question::
what is the most common type of hypertension?
✔✔ CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔
primary (essential)
Question::
when is essential hypertension most common?
✔✔ CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔
>60 years old
,Question::
can essential hypertension be cured?
✔✔ CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔
no but it can be controlled
Question::
what are contributing factors to essential hypertension?
✔✔ CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔
-hyperactivity of the sympathetic nervous system
-hyperactivity of the renin-angiontensin system
-endothelial dysfunction
-genetics
-age
-obesity
-smoking
-diabetes
, -hyperlipidemia
Question::
why would hyperactivity of the renin-angiotensin system
contribute to essential hypertension?
✔✔ CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔
the renin-angiotensin system causes the reuptake of fluids and
electrolytes
Question::
why would endothelial dysfunction contribute to essential
hypertension?
✔✔ CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔
damage to the inner layer of the cardiac system does not allow
them to dilate like should