| Coverage : What are the common treatments for high blood pressure? Can it be cured? Take the High Blood Pressure Treatment Quiz and find out the treatments and cures for high blood pressure. All it takes is two minutes to take the High Blood Pressure Treatment Quiz and find out the most important facts related to the treatment of high blood pressure. |
| 1. | What is the goal of treatment for high blood pressure? |
| a. | | To reduce to a level where there is decreased risk of complications |
| b. | | To cure hypertension |
| c. | | To reduce mental stress |
| d. | | All of the above |
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| 2. | What medications are prescribed to a person with high blood pressure? |
| a. | | Diuretics |
| b. | | Beta-blockers, calcium channel blockers, angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs), or alpha blockers |
| c. | | Angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors |
| d. | | All of the above |
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| 3. | What medications are recommended if the blood pressure is very high? |
| a. | | Hydralazine, minoxidil |
| b. | | Diazoxide |
| c. | | Nitroprusside |
| d. | | All of the above |
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| 4. | What steps can be taken to reduce high blood pressure? |
| a. | | Lifestyle changes |
| b. | | Weight loss |
| c. | | Exercise and dietary adjustments |
| d. | | All of the above |
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| 5. | Hypertension is controllable with treatment. |
| a. | | True |
| b. | | False |
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| 6. | To ensure that the treatment is effective: |
| a. | | Check one's blood pressure regularly |
| b. | | Continue the treatment for a relatively longer period of time |
| c. | | Keep one's diet under control |
| d. | | All of the above |
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| 7. | Uncontrolled high blood pressure is a leading cause of heart disease, heart attacks, heart failure, kidney failure, vision problems, and stroke. |
| a. | | True |
| b. | | False |
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| 8. | What are some of the general tips for controlling blood pressure? |
| a. | | Reduce sodium (salt) intake |
| b. | | Limit alcohol to no more than 2 drinks a day |
| c. | | Quit smoking and take medicines as directed |
| d. | | All of the above |
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| 9. | Which of the following statistics are true of blood pressure? |
| a. | | Only 21% of people with high blood pressure are on blood pressure medicines and have their pressure adequately controlled |
| b. | | At least 16% of people with high blood pressure are not on any medication |
| c. | | Approximately 28% are taking medicines incorrectly, and their blood pressure is uncontrolled |
| d. | | All of the above |
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| 10. | Limiting sodium intake by eliminating table salt, cooking salt, and salty and processed foods can reduce blood pressure by: |
| a. | | 5 mm Hg |
| b. | | 6 mm Hg |
| c. | | 7 mm Hg |
| d. | | 8 mm Hg |
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| 11. | Which medication is used very widely to control mildly high blood pressure? |
| a. | | Diuretics |
| b. | | Beta-blockers |
| c. | | Angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors |
| d. | | All of the above |
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| 12. | Which medication is preferred in people who have associated coronary heart disease, angina, or history of a heart attack? |
| a. | | Diuretics |
| b. | | Beta-blockers |
| c. | | Angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors |
| d. | | All of the above |
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