Hypertension Drug Therapy Quiz

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Which of the following is a potential consequence of untreated hypertension?

Heart disease (correct)

Digestive issues

Joint pain

Skin rash

What is the primary goal of drug therapy for hypertension?

Increase blood pressure

Reduce symptoms (correct)

Prevent heart disease

Cure hypertension

Why must treatment for hypertension continue lifelong for most patients?

To prevent stroke only

To achieve a complete cure

Because drug therapy does not cure hypertension (correct)

To reduce symptoms permanently

What is a potential problem associated with the lifelong treatment of hypertension?

Noncompliance Signup and view all the answers

How do antihypertensive drugs lower blood pressure?

By decreasing myocardial contractility Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of first aid?

To preserve a person's life and prevent further harm Signup and view all the answers

What should be done if a person is unresponsive during first aid patient assessment?

Open the airway (Head tilt-Chin lift) and check for pulse at the carotid artery Signup and view all the answers

What is the first step in assessing burns in first aid?

Determine the type of burn (heat, electric, radiation, or chemical) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of assessing for deformity in first aid patient assessment?

To examine for all other injuries and conditions that will require treatment Signup and view all the answers

What is the importance of exposing the affected area in first aid?

If you can’t see it, you can’t treat it Signup and view all the answers

Match the first aid purpose with its description:

Preserve a person's life = To maintain the individual's survival Prevent further harm = To avoid exacerbating the injury or illness Promote recovery = To assist in the individual's healing process Pain relief = To alleviate discomfort or suffering Signup and view all the answers

Match the first aid patient assessment step with its description:

A (Airway) = Assess for unresponsiveness and open the airway B (Breathing) = Look, listen, and feel for breathing, and provide breaths if necessary C (Circulation) = Check pulse and start chest compressions if no pulse is detected D = Assess for deformity and conduct a head-to-toe examination for other injuries Signup and view all the answers

Match the burn causes with their descriptions:

Direct or indirect contact with heat = Caused by exposure to high temperatures or flames Electric current = Caused by electrical shock or contact with live wires Radiation = Caused by exposure to nuclear radiation or UV rays Chemical agents = Caused by contact with corrosive or harmful chemicals Signup and view all the answers

Match the first aid step with its purpose:

Performing CPR = To restore breathing and circulation in an unresponsive individual Taking vital signs = To assess the person's overall condition Cleaning and applying bandages to cuts = To prevent infection and promote healing Helping choking victims = To clear the airway and allow normal breathing Signup and view all the answers

Match the first aid aim with its role:

Protect the unconscious = To ensure their safety and prevent further harm Save lives = To prevent fatalities and preserve individuals' survival Prevent illness or injury = To minimize the risk of future health issues or accidents Exposing the affected area = To properly assess and treat the injury or condition Signup and view all the answers