ADULT HEALTH EXAM III QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
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1. Primary Hypertension Factors-CORRECT ANSWER Idiopathic- Vasodilation- Constricting
agents- increase s & s activity- Increase sodium intake- Overproduction of sodium retaining
hormone- Overweight- Age- Family history- Ethnicity- Alcohol use- Insulin resistance
2. Secondary Hypertension causes-CORRECT ANSWER - Cirrhosis- Narrowing of artery
(congenital)-Drug related- Adrenal disease- Pregnancy- Sleep apnea- Head injury- Endocrine and
neurologic diseases
3. Who is at highest risk for hypertension-CORRECT ANSWER - African American- Men before
middle age- Women over 64
4. Hypertension target organs-CORRECT ANSWER Silent killer, asymptomatic until severe
Heart-CORRECT ANSWER CAD, atherosclerosis, LV hypertrophy, HF
Brain-CORRECT ANSWER cerebrovascular disease, stroke, hypertensive encephalopathy,
changes in autoregulation
5. Adrenergic inhibiting agents (beta blockers)-CORRECT ANSWER Decrease SNS stimulation,
work centrally on
vasomotor center and peripherally to inhibit NE release or block adrenergic receptors on blood
vessels
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Ex-CORRECT ANSWER Propranolol, labetalol
6. ACE inhibitors-CORRECT ANSWER Prevent conversion of angiotensin I to angiotensin II;
reduce vasoconstriction and sodium and
water retention
Can cause a dry hacking cough
, Ex-CORRECT ANSWER Lisinopril
7. A-II receptor blockers-CORRECT ANSWER Prevent angiotensin II from binding to receptors in
blood vessel walls
Ex-CORRECT ANSWER Losartan
8. Calcium Channel blockers-CORRECT ANSWER Increase Na excretion and cause arteriolar
vasodilation by preventing the
movement of extracellular Ca into cells
Ex-CORRECT ANSWER Norvasc
9. Diuretics-CORRECT ANSWER Reduced plasma volume by increased sodium and water
excretion and reduce vascular response to
catecholamines
Ex-CORRECT ANSWER Hydrochlorothiazide and Furosemide
10. Dash Diet-CORRECT ANSWER Limits salt, sugar, and saturated fats
Focuses on fruits, veggies, and whole grains
11. Hypertensive Crisis-CORRECT ANSWER Causes- - Hx of HTN- Nonadherence- Cocaine-
Rebound hypertension- Preeclampsia
Criteria-CORRECT ANSWER
Systolic over 180
Diastolic over 120
Causes organ damage
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If left untreated there is a 79% mortality rate
12. CAD causes-CORRECT ANSWER Major cause is atherosclerosis
Lipid deposits, endothelial injury, inflammation- Smoking- Uncontrolled hypertension- High LDL-
Diabetes
EXPLAINED ANSWERS 2026|| 100% GUARANTEED PASS!!
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1. Primary Hypertension Factors-CORRECT ANSWER Idiopathic- Vasodilation- Constricting
agents- increase s & s activity- Increase sodium intake- Overproduction of sodium retaining
hormone- Overweight- Age- Family history- Ethnicity- Alcohol use- Insulin resistance
2. Secondary Hypertension causes-CORRECT ANSWER - Cirrhosis- Narrowing of artery
(congenital)-Drug related- Adrenal disease- Pregnancy- Sleep apnea- Head injury- Endocrine and
neurologic diseases
3. Who is at highest risk for hypertension-CORRECT ANSWER - African American- Men before
middle age- Women over 64
4. Hypertension target organs-CORRECT ANSWER Silent killer, asymptomatic until severe
Heart-CORRECT ANSWER CAD, atherosclerosis, LV hypertrophy, HF
Brain-CORRECT ANSWER cerebrovascular disease, stroke, hypertensive encephalopathy,
changes in autoregulation
5. Adrenergic inhibiting agents (beta blockers)-CORRECT ANSWER Decrease SNS stimulation,
work centrally on
vasomotor center and peripherally to inhibit NE release or block adrenergic receptors on blood
vessels
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Ex-CORRECT ANSWER Propranolol, labetalol
6. ACE inhibitors-CORRECT ANSWER Prevent conversion of angiotensin I to angiotensin II;
reduce vasoconstriction and sodium and
water retention
Can cause a dry hacking cough
, Ex-CORRECT ANSWER Lisinopril
7. A-II receptor blockers-CORRECT ANSWER Prevent angiotensin II from binding to receptors in
blood vessel walls
Ex-CORRECT ANSWER Losartan
8. Calcium Channel blockers-CORRECT ANSWER Increase Na excretion and cause arteriolar
vasodilation by preventing the
movement of extracellular Ca into cells
Ex-CORRECT ANSWER Norvasc
9. Diuretics-CORRECT ANSWER Reduced plasma volume by increased sodium and water
excretion and reduce vascular response to
catecholamines
Ex-CORRECT ANSWER Hydrochlorothiazide and Furosemide
10. Dash Diet-CORRECT ANSWER Limits salt, sugar, and saturated fats
Focuses on fruits, veggies, and whole grains
11. Hypertensive Crisis-CORRECT ANSWER Causes- - Hx of HTN- Nonadherence- Cocaine-
Rebound hypertension- Preeclampsia
Criteria-CORRECT ANSWER
Systolic over 180
Diastolic over 120
Causes organ damage
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If left untreated there is a 79% mortality rate
12. CAD causes-CORRECT ANSWER Major cause is atherosclerosis
Lipid deposits, endothelial injury, inflammation- Smoking- Uncontrolled hypertension- High LDL-
Diabetes
