NUR 318 Hyperlipidemia and Hypertension (Davis advantage) – UPDATED Questions with 10…
NUR 318 Hyperlipidemia and Hypertension (Davis
advantage) – UPDATED Questions with 100%
Verified Answers
Section 1: Hypertension, Cholesterol, Patient (Q1–Q13)
Question & Answer
Q1 When discussing cholesterol levels with a patient, which of the following is desirable?
-High HDL, high LDL -High cholesterol, high LDL -High cholesterol, low HDL -High HDL,
low LDL
A High HDL, low LDL
Q2 Statins ________________. Selectallthatapply. -are used to treat hypertension. -reduce liver
synthesis of cholesterol. -decrease bile reabsorption. -help to control hyperlipidemia.
-cause vasodilation.
A reduce liver synthesis of cholesterol. help to control hyperlipidemia.
Q3 Which of the following are recommendations regarding cholesterol? Selectallthatapply.
-Vigorous walking or other exercise should occur daily for 30 minutes. -HDL levels
should be > 40 mg/dL. -Dietary saturated fat intake should be increased. -Total
cholesterol should be > 200 mg/dL. -Intake of trans-fats should be limited.
A Vigorous walking or other exercise should occur daily for 30 minutes. HDL levels should be > 40
mg/dL. Intake of trans-fats should be limited.
Q4 Secondary hypertension ____________________. Selectallthatapply. -has no negative effect
on the heart. -is due to the presence of another disease, such as Cushing’s syndrome.
-accounts for 5% to 10% percent of all hypertension cases. -is a blood pressure ≤
160/100 mm Hg. -is also known as essential hypertension.
A accounts for 5% to 10% percent of all hypertension cases. is a blood pressure ≤ 160/100 mm Hg.
Q5 Hypertension may cause ___________________. Selectallthatapply. -increased cholesterol.
-increased coronary circulation need. -atherosclerosis. -left ventricular hypertrophy.
-vessels to rupture.
A increased cholesterol. increased coronary circulation need. atherosclerosis. left ventricular
hypertrophy. vessels to rupture.
Q6 The "good" cholesterol, thought to provide a cardioprotective effect, is known
as____________.
A. Chylomicrons
B. VLDL
C. HDL
D. LDL
A C. HDL
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Question & Answer
Q7 Which of the following medications work to lower cholesterol? Selectallthatapply.
A. ACE inhibitors
B. Nitroglycerin
C. Bile acid sequestrants
D. Statins
E. Diuretics
A C. Bile acid sequestrants D. Statins
Q8 If a patient presents with hypertension and no known cause exists, what type of
hypertension does the patient have?
A. Renovascular
B. Primary
C. Secondary
D. Nonessential
A B. Primary
Q9 Which of the following is a potential complication of hypertension?
A. AV block
B. Atrial fibrillation
C. Ventricular hypertrophy
D. Atrial atrophy
A C. Ventricular hypertrophy
Q10 A patient has blood pressure readings of 142/92 mm Hg and 140/94 mm Hg. Which
hypertension category would apply to this patient? A.Stage 1 hypertension B. Elevated
C. Stage 2 hypertension D. Normal
A C. Stage 2 hypertension
Q11 A patient is speaking about his risk of heart disease and his lipid levels. Which of the
following shows further education is needed?
A. I need to raise my low-density lipoprotein (LDL) levels and lower my high-density
lipoprotein (HDL) levels.
B. Cholesterol is found in the diet and is synthesized by the liver.
C. HDL is the "good" cholesterol.
D. Some medications can lower your cholesterol.
A A. I need to raise my low-density lipoprotein (LDL) levels and lower my high-density lipoprotein
(HDL) levels.
Q12 Which of the following medications should not be used as a treatment for hypertension?
A. Corticosteroids
B. Angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors
C. Diuretics
D. Angiotensin receptor blockers
A A. Corticosteroids
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NUR 318 Hyperlipidemia and Hypertension (Davis
advantage) – UPDATED Questions with 100%
Verified Answers
Section 1: Hypertension, Cholesterol, Patient (Q1–Q13)
Question & Answer
Q1 When discussing cholesterol levels with a patient, which of the following is desirable?
-High HDL, high LDL -High cholesterol, high LDL -High cholesterol, low HDL -High HDL,
low LDL
A High HDL, low LDL
Q2 Statins ________________. Selectallthatapply. -are used to treat hypertension. -reduce liver
synthesis of cholesterol. -decrease bile reabsorption. -help to control hyperlipidemia.
-cause vasodilation.
A reduce liver synthesis of cholesterol. help to control hyperlipidemia.
Q3 Which of the following are recommendations regarding cholesterol? Selectallthatapply.
-Vigorous walking or other exercise should occur daily for 30 minutes. -HDL levels
should be > 40 mg/dL. -Dietary saturated fat intake should be increased. -Total
cholesterol should be > 200 mg/dL. -Intake of trans-fats should be limited.
A Vigorous walking or other exercise should occur daily for 30 minutes. HDL levels should be > 40
mg/dL. Intake of trans-fats should be limited.
Q4 Secondary hypertension ____________________. Selectallthatapply. -has no negative effect
on the heart. -is due to the presence of another disease, such as Cushing’s syndrome.
-accounts for 5% to 10% percent of all hypertension cases. -is a blood pressure ≤
160/100 mm Hg. -is also known as essential hypertension.
A accounts for 5% to 10% percent of all hypertension cases. is a blood pressure ≤ 160/100 mm Hg.
Q5 Hypertension may cause ___________________. Selectallthatapply. -increased cholesterol.
-increased coronary circulation need. -atherosclerosis. -left ventricular hypertrophy.
-vessels to rupture.
A increased cholesterol. increased coronary circulation need. atherosclerosis. left ventricular
hypertrophy. vessels to rupture.
Q6 The "good" cholesterol, thought to provide a cardioprotective effect, is known
as____________.
A. Chylomicrons
B. VLDL
C. HDL
D. LDL
A C. HDL
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Question & Answer
Q7 Which of the following medications work to lower cholesterol? Selectallthatapply.
A. ACE inhibitors
B. Nitroglycerin
C. Bile acid sequestrants
D. Statins
E. Diuretics
A C. Bile acid sequestrants D. Statins
Q8 If a patient presents with hypertension and no known cause exists, what type of
hypertension does the patient have?
A. Renovascular
B. Primary
C. Secondary
D. Nonessential
A B. Primary
Q9 Which of the following is a potential complication of hypertension?
A. AV block
B. Atrial fibrillation
C. Ventricular hypertrophy
D. Atrial atrophy
A C. Ventricular hypertrophy
Q10 A patient has blood pressure readings of 142/92 mm Hg and 140/94 mm Hg. Which
hypertension category would apply to this patient? A.Stage 1 hypertension B. Elevated
C. Stage 2 hypertension D. Normal
A C. Stage 2 hypertension
Q11 A patient is speaking about his risk of heart disease and his lipid levels. Which of the
following shows further education is needed?
A. I need to raise my low-density lipoprotein (LDL) levels and lower my high-density
lipoprotein (HDL) levels.
B. Cholesterol is found in the diet and is synthesized by the liver.
C. HDL is the "good" cholesterol.
D. Some medications can lower your cholesterol.
A A. I need to raise my low-density lipoprotein (LDL) levels and lower my high-density lipoprotein
(HDL) levels.
Q12 Which of the following medications should not be used as a treatment for hypertension?
A. Corticosteroids
B. Angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors
C. Diuretics
D. Angiotensin receptor blockers
A A. Corticosteroids
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