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1. Which of the following statements is TRUE about hypertension in Americans:

A. Over 65 million people have hypertension B. All patients with hypertension are symptomatic and aware of their disease C. The prevalence of hypertension continues to sharply decrease D. All of the above

2. Undetected, untreated, and undertreated hypertension increases the risk of which of the following:

A. Acute myocardial infarction B. Chronic renal failure C. Heart failure D. All of the above

3. Lifestyle factors that likely play a substantial role in the genesis of hypertension include which of the following:

A. Ingestion of high amounts of sodium B. Ingestion of low amounts of potassium C. Tobacco dependence D. All of the above

4. Which of the following should be considered when initiating drug therapy for hypertension:

A. Presence of compelling indications or concurrent diseases B. Potential for drug interactions and/or adverse effects C. Affordability D. All of the above

5. Aggressive control of hypertension has been shown to protect against stroke, coronary events, heart failure, and progression of renal disease.

A. True B. False

6. Which of the following antihypertensive drugs would be preferred in a patient with coronary heart failure (CHF):

A. Enalapril B. Doxazocin C. Nifedipine D. Minoxidil

7. Which of the following antihypertensive drugs would be preferred in a patient with a history of myocardial infarction:

A. Amlodipine B. Doxazocin C. Nifedipine D. Metoprolol

8. Which of the following antihypertensive drugs would be preferred in a patient with diabetes and proteinuria:

A. Enalapril B. Doxazocin C. Metoprolol D. Minoxidil

9. Which of the following would be considered a drug of choice for treating essential hypertension in a pregnant female:

Lisinopril

B. Aliskiren C. Methyldopa D. Losartan

10. What percentage of patients with newly diagnosed hypertension are still continuing treatment at 12 months?

A. 10% B. 50% C. 75% D. 100%

11. Drugs that can increase blood pressure include which of the following:

A. Tacrolimus B. COX-2 inhibitors C. Cyclosporine D. All of the above

12. Over-the-counter (OTC) medications that can raise blood pressure include which of the following:

A. NSAIDs B. Dextromethorphan C. Metamucil D. None of the above

13. What percentage of patients with hypertension require 2 or more drugs to achieve blood pressure goal:

A. 10% B. 50% C. 75% D. 100%

14. Scenarios where a beta-blocker may be preferred include hypertensive patients with

A. Benign essential tremor B. Erectile dysfunction C. Bradycardia D. None of the above

15. Causes of secondary hypertension include which of the following comorbidities:

A. Chronic renal disease B. Pheochromocytoma C. Primary hyperaldosteronism D. All of the above

16. African-American patients generally respond better to thiazide or calcium channel blocker monotherapy, relative to an angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor or beta-blocker monotherapy.

A. True B. False

17. Prevalence of hypertension increases with age, rising to approximately what percentage in those 70 years of age and older?

A. 10% B. 50% C. 75% D. 100%

18. What percentage of hypertensive cases do not have a clear causative factor?

A. 10% B. 25% C. 50% D. 90%

19. In comparison with hydrochlorothiazide, investigators have observed that chlothalidone

A. Is more potent B. Has a longer half-life C. Has a longer duration of action D. All of the above