This document is a quiz about hypertension (high blood pressure). It contains 20 multiple choice questions that test understanding of what hypertension is, normal blood pressure values, risk factors, symptoms, health problems associated with uncontrolled hypertension, lifestyle changes and medications for treatment. The key points covered are: - Hypertension refers to high blood pressure caused by increased force of blood flow in arteries. - Normal blood pressure is a reading between 90/60mmHg to 120/80mmHg. - Risk factors include age, family history, obesity, smoking, physical inactivity, diabetes and excess alcohol. - Hypertension often has no noticeable symptoms and is called the "silent killer". - Uncontrolled hypertension can lead to

1. HYPERTENSION QUIZ
By
DR. ANUGOM Emeka

2. WHAT IS HYPERTENSION/HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE?
• A: A condition where low oxygen supply to the blood leads to
tiredness and other health problems
• B: A condition where force of blood pumping in the walls of the
arteries is high enough to cause health problems
• C: A condition where the heart pumps blood very fast, giving a
high pulse rate
• D: None of the above
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3. WHAT IS HYPERTENSION/HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE?
• CORRECT ANSWER IS: B
• Blood flow puts too much tension on the wall of the arteries, leading to its damage
and increased heart workload . This can lead to series of very serious health
problems if uncontrolled, like heart attack, stroke, kidney disease etc.
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4. WHICH IS THE NORMAL BLOOD PRESSURE VALUE?
• A: Readings higher than 140/90mmHg
• B: Readings above 120/80mmHg but less than 140/90mmHg
• C: Readings between 90/60mmHg to 120/80mmHg
• D: Readings less than 90/60mmHg
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5. WHICH IS THE NORMAL BLOOD PRESSURE VALUE?
• CORRECT ANSWER IS: C
• A reading below 120/80 is desirable by most regulatory bodies.
• If between 120/80 to less than 140/90 you have prehypertension, with possibility of
developing hypertension if lifestyle changes are not started.
• If above 140/90 or above, you have high blood pressure. The higher the reading, the
greater the health risks. So take control TODAY!
• Some Experts suggests that blood pressure below 90/60 is low.
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6. WHAT IS THE MAIN CAUSE OF HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE?
• A: Unknown
• B: Obesity
• C: Stress
• D: Aging
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7. WHAT IS THE MAIN CAUSE OF HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE?
• CORRECT ANSWER IS: A
• In 90-95% of the cases, the cause is unknown.
• It’s usually measured with a sphygmomanometer.
• The top reading(systolic) showing pressure when
the heart contracts/beats and the lower reading
(diastolic), the pressure when the relaxes in
between beats, to fill up with blood.
• Occasionally secondary causes like kidney or
adrenal diseases may cause hypertension
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8. WHAT IS THE EARLY SYMPTOMS OF HIGH BLOOD
PRESSURE?
• A: Extreme Thirst with/without dehydration
• B: Tingling sensation of the hands and feet
• C: Ringing of the ears
• D: Mostly no obvious symptoms experienced
• E: Fever and headache
• F: Cough and Catarrh
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9. WHAT IS THE EARLY SYMPTOMS OF HIGH BLOOD
PRESSURE?
• CORRECT ANSWER IS: D
• There are usually no obvious noticeable symptoms during
the early onset of high blood pressure, and often even in
later years.
• 1 in 5 people with hypertension have no clue that they
have it.
• This is why it's called the “silent killer”, because it will
quietly damage heart, lungs, blood vessels, brain and
kidneys if left untreated.
• It’s usually common amongst African-Americans.
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10. WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING ARE RISK FACTORS ASSOCIATED
WITH HYPERTENSION?
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A: Ageing
B: Heredity and Race
C: Gender (Male/Female)
D: Smoking
E: Physical Inactivity
F: High Cholesterol
G: Diabetes
H: Excess Alcohol Intake
I: All of the Above
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11. WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING ARE RISK FACTORS ASSOCIATED
WITH HYPERTENSION?
• CORRECT ANSWER IS: I
• The non-modifiable risk factors include:
• Ageing: which is associated with increased risk.
• Heredity and race (e.g. Close Family member hypertensive;
African-Americans) who have genes that make them more salt
sensitive. Hence caution especially in consuming salt hidden in
canned foods, baking soda, cheese, dried fruits and some
drugs. maximum intake is 1500mg (3/4 tablespoon of salt.) an
extra gram (1/2 teaspoon) can raise BP by 5mmHg in them.
• Gender (Male) are more prone up to 45yrs, then same for both
gender, up to 65yrs when its more in females then.
• Also pregnant women are at risk of developing this condition
in pregnancy from 20weeks.
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12. WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING ARE RISK FACTORS ASSOCIATED
WITH HYPERTENSION?
• However, the others are modifiable factors
amenable to lifestyle changes:
• Smoking builds up fat in arteries hence increased
risk.
• Exercising regularly helps lower risk .
• Diet low in salt (which builds up fluid in the heart),
saturated fat and cholesterol, rich in vegetables ,
fruits and whole grains, with healthy proteins like
fish, poultry and nuts are advisable.
• Excess Alcohol intake can raise blood pressure.
• 60% of Diabetics have hypertension.
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13. WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING ARE HEALTH PROBLEMS ASSOCIATED
WITH HYPERTENSION?
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A: Damage to the Heart (e.g. Heart Attack)
B: Stroke
C: Damage to the Kidney (e.g. Kidney Failure)
D: Loss of Vision
E: Problems with Erection
F: Memory Loss
G: Chest Pain (Angina)
H: Breathing Problems (Fluid in the Lungs)
I: All of the Above
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14. WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING ARE HEALTH PROBLEMS ASSOCIATED
WITH HYPERTENSION?
• CORRECT ANSWER IS: I
• High blood pressure can lead to Heart
problems, notably Heart attack and Chest Pain.
• It can affect the kidneys leading to kidney failure.
• It can also affect the nervous system leading to most
notably Stroke; Memory loss.
• Erectile dysfunction may also arise from this and all
hypertensives should beware while taking stimulants
like Viagra(phosphodiesterase inhibitors)
• It can also lead to breathing problem that may result in
respiratory arrest.
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15. YOU HAVE TO TAKE MEDICATIONS ONCE YOU HAVE HIGH
BLOOD PRESSURE?
• A: True
• B: False
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16. YOU HAVE TO TAKE MEDICATIONS ONCE YOU HAVE HIGH
BLOOD PRESSURE?
• CORRECT ANSWER IS: FALSE
• Lifestyle changes is the first step to control mild high blood
pressure. Exercise, Eat healthy, lose weight, quit smoking,
cut alcohol and salt intake
• If changes are unsuccessful or blood pressure is very high
see your doctor for prescriptions.
• Ensure you take these medications regularly, check your
blood pressure regularly at home and in the clinic.
• Also maintain the lifestyle changes as these help together
with medications to reduce risk of complications from high
blood pressure.
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17. YOU SHOULD STOP TAKING MEDICATIONS ONCE YOU HAVE
YOUR BLOOD PRESSURE CONTROLLED?
• A: True
• B: False
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18. YOU SHOULD STOP TAKING MEDICATIONS ONCE YOU HAVE
YOUR BLOOD PRESSURE CONTROLLED?
• CORRECT ANSWER IS: FALSE
• Hypertension is a life-long condition that is treated
and NOT cured.
• DON’T stop taking your medications if your blood
pressure normalizes.
• Keep monitoring the blood pressure.
• Relaxation exercises like yoga, tai chi and deep
breathing are helpful alongside lifestyle changes
already discussed.
• BEWARE of certain herbal preparations, as they may
counter efficacy of your medications.
• Discuss dosage plans with your Doctor always.
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19. CREDITS
•
http://www.webmd.com/hypertension-high-blood-pressure/rm-quiz-hypertension ( Reviewed by Michael W.
Smith 2013)
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http://www.heart.org/HEARTORG/Conditions/HighBloodPressure/AboutHighBloodPressure/Blood-PressureQuizzes_UCM_301805_Article.jsp (American Heart Association 2012)
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http://www.aarp.org/health/conditions-treatments/info-02-2013/high-blood-pressure-quiz.html (Christina
Ianzito 2013)
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http://www.medindia.net/medical-quiz/quiz-on-hypertension.asp (Medindia 2013)
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http://www.webmd.com/hypertension-high-blood-pressure/ss/slideshow-hypertension-overview (Reviewed by
Varnada Karriem-Norwood 2012)
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http://www.mcedservices.com/medex2/7quiz/NQ7-7Q01.htm
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20. QUESTIONS
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