AGNP (AANP) HTN Review questions with correct answers

Goals of Antihypertensive Therapy correct answer To reduce cardiovascular morbidity and mortality Ultimate goal: Maximally reduce CV risk without decreasing the enjoyment of life Risk Factors for HTN correct answer Smoking Dyslipidemia Physical inactivity BMI over or equal to 30 Diabetes mellitus: 55 for men and 65 for women(60) Male gender or postmenopausal female Family history of CV disease: women 65, men55 Microalbuminuria or est GFR 60ml /min. Doubles the risk of CV diseases, such as: correct answer CHD, CHF, ischemic and hemorrhagic stroke, renal failure, and peripheral artery disease In African Americans correct answer HTN appears earlier, is generally more severe, and results in higher rates of morbidity and mortality Persons who are normotensive at 55, have a ___% lifetime risk of developing HTN correct answer 90% African Americans develop high blood pressure more often, and at an earlier age, than whites and Mexican Americans do. Among African Americans, more women than men have the condition correct answer Men (%) Women (%) African Americans 42.2 44.1