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2 Antihypertensive Medications Online Quiz Questions

Use this free practice quiz with 20 questions to review 2 Antihypertensive Medications, test your knowledge, and prepare for your next test or exam.

20 questions
01
True or false
1 point

A patient taking an ACE inhibitor develops a persistent dry cough. Is this an adverse effect associated with this medication class?

  1. A

    True

  2. B

    False

02
Written response
1 point

Beta blockers may be appropriate for specific indications, such as certain what?

03
Choose one
1 point

Under the 2025 U.S. guideline, an average blood pressure of 134/84 mm Hg falls into which category?

  1. A

    Normal

  2. B

    Elevated blood pressure

  3. C

    Stage 1 hypertension

  4. D

    Stage 2 hypertension

04
Choose all
1 point

A patient has uncomplicated hypertension and no condition that favors a particular drug class. Which groups are common first-line options? Select all that apply.

  1. A

    ACE inhibitor or ARB

  2. B

    Thiazide-type diuretic

  3. C

    Long-acting dihydropyridine calcium-channel blocker

  4. D

    Digoxin

  5. E

    Nitrate

05
Fill in the blank
1 point

After a patient starts a thiazide-type diuretic, follow-up may include monitoring and, as appropriate, checking .

06
Choose one
1 point

A patient has hypertension and chronic kidney disease with albuminuria. Which medication class may be especially useful when appropriate?

  1. A

    ACE inhibitor or ARB

  2. B

    Short-acting nitrate

  3. C

    Digoxin

  4. D

    Class I antiarrhythmic

07
Written response
1 point

A patient taking lisinopril asks which two monitoring domains may be assessed after treatment begins or the dose changes. Name both.

08
True or false
1 point

For routine hypertension treatment, combining an ACE inhibitor with an ARB is recommended.

  1. A

    True

  2. B

    False

09
Choose one
1 point

A patient wants to use home readings to help manage blood pressure. Which instruction best supports safe monitoring?

  1. A

    Use a validated upper-arm cuff, record readings as instructed, and share them with the care team.

  2. B

    Change the medication dose whenever one reading is high.

  3. C

    Stop the medication as soon as readings improve.

  4. D

    Use a smartwatch reading instead of a validated cuff for treatment decisions.

10
Choose all
1 point

When selecting antihypertensive therapy for an individual patient, which factors should be considered? Select all that apply.

  1. A

    Other medical conditions

  2. B

    Contraindications

  3. C

    Pregnancy status

  4. D

    Kidney function and potassium level

  5. E

    Patient preferences

  6. F

    Using the same drug class for everyone, regardless of their circumstances

11
Choose one
1 point

A nonpregnant adult has confirmed average blood pressure of 146/92 mm Hg. What is the best general treatment principle?

  1. A

    Wait to use medication until symptoms occur.

  2. B

    Generally recommend medication along with lifestyle measures.

  3. C

    Consider only a beta blocker.

  4. D

    Wait until blood pressure exceeds 180/120 mm Hg.

12
Fill in the blank
1 point

For stage 2 hypertension, when appropriate, the preferred starting strategy is .

13
Open ended
1 point

A patient taking an ACE inhibitor reports a positive pregnancy test. What should the patient do, and why?

14
Choose one
1 point

A patient has just started a thiazide-type diuretic. Which follow-up approach is most relevant?

  1. A

    Monitor blood pressure and consider electrolytes and kidney function.

  2. B

    Monitor only for cough.

  3. C

    Check an INR every day.

  4. D

    No follow-up is needed if the patient feels well.

15
Choose one
1 point

A patient wants to use home blood-pressure readings to support treatment decisions. Which instruction is most appropriate?

  1. A

    Use a validated upper-arm cuff, record readings as instructed, and share them with the care team.

  2. B

    Change the dose whenever one reading is high.

  3. C

    Stop medication as soon as readings improve.

  4. D

    Use a smartwatch reading instead of a validated cuff for treatment decisions.

16
Choose one
1 point

A patient has uncomplicated hypertension and no condition favoring a particular drug class. Which group contains commonly recommended first-line options?

  1. A

    An ACE inhibitor or ARB, a thiazide-type diuretic, or a long-acting dihydropyridine calcium-channel blocker

  2. B

    Digoxin, a nitrate, or an antiarrhythmic

  3. C

    Only an alpha blocker, central alpha-2 agonist, or direct vasodilator

  4. D

    A loop diuretic only

17
Choose one
1 point

A patient taking lisinopril asks which laboratory tests may be checked after treatment begins or the dose changes. Which response is most appropriate?

  1. A

    Kidney function and serum potassium

  2. B

    Hearing and serum calcium only

  3. C

    Digoxin level and INR

  4. D

    No laboratory monitoring is ever needed

18
True or false
1 point

For routine hypertension treatment, combining an ACE inhibitor with an ARB is generally recommended.

  1. A

    True

  2. B

    False

19
Written response
1 point

A patient taking an ACE inhibitor develops swelling of the lips and tongue. What is the name of this potentially serious adverse effect?

20
Written response
1 point

For an adult whose hypertension remains uncontrolled after treatment is started or intensified, how often does the 2025 U.S. guideline recommend evaluating adherence and response until control is achieved?