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What is the blood pressure threshold for hypertension in people aged 60 and over?

140/90

150/90 (correct)

160/100

130/80

Which type of medication stimulates alpha2-adrenergic receptors to reduce renin activity in the kidneys?

Clonidine (correct)

Doxazosin

Terazosin

Prazosin

What adverse effect is associated with ACE inhibitors?

Hypokalemia

Hypoglycemia

Dry cough (correct)

Tachycardia

What is the purpose of Labetalol and Carvedilol in hypertensive crisis?

Vasodilation Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended first-line antihypertensive medication for patients without kidney disease or heart failure?

Diuretics Signup and view all the answers

What side effect should patients be educated about when taking ACE inhibitors and diuretics?

Dehydration Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of ACE inhibitors in patients with hypertension who are diabetic?

To protect the kidneys Signup and view all the answers

What is hyperkalemia?

High potassium levels Signup and view all the answers

What is the blood pressure threshold for hypertension in people younger than 60?

140/90 Signup and view all the answers

What is the key compound that ACE inhibitors end with?

PRIL Signup and view all the answers

Why should patients taking ACE inhibitors be monitored for potassium levels?

To prevent hyperkalemia Signup and view all the answers

Which medication blocks alpha1-adrenergic receptors to decrease blood pressure?

Doxazosin, Prazosin, Terazosin Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of ACE inhibitors in patients with hypertension?

Prevent heart failure and protect kidneys Signup and view all the answers

What type of diet is recommended for a heart-healthy approach to managing hypertension?

Low sodium with lots of vegetables, chicken, eggs, and whole wheat foods Signup and view all the answers

What is the blood pressure threshold for hypertension in people with diabetes or kidney disease?

140/90 Signup and view all the answers

Which medications are used for BPH (benign prostatic hyperplasia)?

Doxazosin, Prazosin, and Terazosin Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of ARBs (Angiotensin II Receptor Blockers) in hypertension treatment?

Lowering blood pressure Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of educating patients to stand up slowly when taking hypertension medications?

To prevent dizziness caused by hypertension medications Signup and view all the answers

What class of medications end with the suffix 'SARTAN' as mentioned in the text?

ARBS Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary risk associated with hypertension?

Heart disease Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of Vasodilators in the treatment of hypertension?

Lower blood pressure Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of ARBS (Angiotensin II Receptor Blockers) in hypertension treatment?

To reduce renin activity in the kidneys Signup and view all the answers

What is hyperkalemia?

Excessive potassium levels in the blood Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of educating patients to stand up slowly when taking hypertension medications?

To avoid dizziness and falls due to sudden drops in blood pressure Signup and view all the answers

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What is the blood pressure threshold for hypertension in people aged 60 and over?

Which type of medication stimulates alpha2-adrenergic receptors to reduce renin activity in the kidneys?

What adverse effect is associated with ACE inhibitors?

What is the purpose of Labetalol and Carvedilol in hypertensive crisis?

What is the recommended first-line antihypertensive medication for patients without kidney disease or heart failure?

What side effect should patients be educated about when taking ACE inhibitors and diuretics?

What is the purpose of ACE inhibitors in patients with hypertension who are diabetic?

What is hyperkalemia?

What is the blood pressure threshold for hypertension in people younger than 60?

What is the key compound that ACE inhibitors end with?

Why should patients taking ACE inhibitors be monitored for potassium levels?

Which medication blocks alpha1-adrenergic receptors to decrease blood pressure?

What is the primary purpose of ACE inhibitors in patients with hypertension?

What type of diet is recommended for a heart-healthy approach to managing hypertension?

What is the blood pressure threshold for hypertension in people with diabetes or kidney disease?

Which medications are used for BPH (benign prostatic hyperplasia)?

What is the primary function of ARBs (Angiotensin II Receptor Blockers) in hypertension treatment?

What is the primary purpose of educating patients to stand up slowly when taking hypertension medications?

What class of medications end with the suffix 'SARTAN' as mentioned in the text?

What is the primary risk associated with hypertension?

What is the purpose of Vasodilators in the treatment of hypertension?

What is the primary function of ARBS (Angiotensin II Receptor Blockers) in hypertension treatment?

What is hyperkalemia?

What is the purpose of educating patients to stand up slowly when taking hypertension medications?

Drug therapy for HTN is common, so treatment is the same to most all patients.

ARBS no not cause a dry cough.

Calcium Channel Blockers block the binding of calcium to their receptors.

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