Multiple Choice Questions and Answers on Hypertension | Pharmacotherapy of Hypertension

(1) We tell a person has a high blood pressure when the systolic pressure is ____________
[A] More than 140 mm Hg
[B] More than 90 mm Hg
[C] More than 110 mm Hg
[D] More than 200 mm Hg
Answer: More than 140 mm Hg
(2) We tell a person has a high blood pressure when the diastolic pressure is ____________
[A] More than 140 mm Hg
[B] More than 90 mm Hg
[C] More than 110 mm Hg
[D] More than 200 mm Hg
Answer: More than 90 mm Hg

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(3) Which combination of systolic and diastolic pressure tells a person has stage 1 hypertension?
[A] Less than 120 mm Hg Systolic and less than 80 mm Hg diastolic
[B] 120-139 mm Hg Systolic and 80-89 mm Hg diastolic
[C] 140-159 mm Hg Systolic and 90-99 mm Hg diastolic
[D] More than 160 mm Hg Systolic and more than 100 mm Hg diastolic
Answer: 140-159 mm Hg Systolic and 90-99 mm Hg diastolic
(4) Which combination of systolic and diastolic pressure tells a person has stage 2 hypertension?
[A] Less than 120 mm Hg Systolic and less than 80 mm Hg diastolic
[B] 120-139 mm Hg Systolic and 80-89 mm Hg diastolic
[C] 140-159 mm Hg Systolic and 90-99 mm Hg diastolic
[D] More than 160 mm Hg Systolic and more than 100 mm Hg diastolic
Answer: More than 160 mm Hg Systolic and more than 100 mm Hg diastolic
(5) On which of the factor the blood pressure depends upon?
[A] Nervous system
[B] Kidney function
[C] Fluid volume
[D] Hormonal change
Answer: Fluid volume
(6) On which of the factor the blood pressure is affected by?
[A] Nervous system
[B] Cardiac output
[C] Contractility
[D] Peripheral vascular resistance
Answer: Nervous system
(7) Which of the following is not a treatment for Hypertension?
[A] 1st line treatment
[B] 2nd line treatment
[C] 3rd line treatment
[D] Intake of lots of protein rich food
Answer: Intake of lots of protein rich food
(8) Which are the drugs for 1st line treatment of hypertension?
[A] Diuretic
[B] Angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor
[C] Increase drug dose
[D] Need further studies
Answer: Diuretic
(9) Which are the drugs for 2nd line treatment of hypertension?
[A] Diuretic
[B] Angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor
[C] Increase drug dose
[D] Need further studies
Answer: Angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor
(10) Which are the drugs for 3rd line treatment of hypertension?
[A] Diuretic
[B] Angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor
[C] Increase drug dose
[D] Need further studies
Answer: Increase drug dose
(11) Choose the correct option for the marked place.

[A] Decrease of calcium ion
[B] Increase of potassium volume
[C] Increase of fluid volume
[D] Decrease of fluid volume
Answer: Increase of fluid volume
(12) Choose the correct option for the marked place.

[A] Decrease of calcium ion
[B] Increasing contractility
[C] Increase of fluid volume
[D] Decrease of fluid volume
Answer: Increasing contractility
(13) Which enzyme should be present for the conversion of angiotensinogen to angiotensin I?

[A] Renin
[B] Angiotensin converting enzyme
[C] Calcium ions
[D] Calcium anhydrase inhibitors
Answer: Renin
(14) Which of the flowing enzyme should be present in the marked place?

[A] Renin
[B] Angiotensin converting enzyme
[C] Calcium ions
[D] Calcium anhydrase inhibitors
Answer: Angiotensin converting enzyme
(15) Which should be done if the 3rd line treatment of hypertension is not enough for a patient?
[A] Diuretic
[B] Angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor
[C] Increase drug dose
[D] Need further studies
Answer: Need further studies
(16) Where β1 beta receptors are found mostly in the body?
[A] Liver
[B] Kidney
[C] Heart
[D] Lungs
Answer: Heart
(17) Which of the drug is a type of ACE inhibitor?
[A] Captopril
[B] Irbesartan
[C] Amlodipine
[D] Furosemide
Answer: Captopril
(18) Beta-blockers increase blood flow to the kidneys.
[A] True
[B] False
Answer: True
(19) There are many side effects of beta blockers including fatigue, blurred vision, impotence, bradycardia, pulmonary edema.
[A] True
[B] False
Answer: True

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