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?

<p>Noncompliance (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How do antihypertensive drugs lower blood pressure?

<p>By decreasing myocardial contractility (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of first aid?

<p>To preserve a person's life and prevent further harm (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

<p>Determine the type of burn (heat, electric, radiation, or chemical) (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>To examine for all other injuries and conditions that will require treatment (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>If you can’t see it, you can’t treat it (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the first aid purpose with its description:

<p>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</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the first aid patient assessment step with its description:

<p>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</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the burn causes with their descriptions:

<p>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</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the first aid step with its purpose:

<p>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</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the first aid aim with its role:

<p>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</p> Signup and view all the answers

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