What Do You Know About Hypertension?

Welcome to the Hypertension Awareness Quiz! Hypertension is a common condition that can have serious health implications if left unmanaged. This quiz is designed to test your knowledge about hypertension, its causes, symptoms, treatments, and ways to maintain a healthy lifestyle. Whether you are looking to enhance your understanding or just refresh what you already know, this quiz will provide some valuable insights.
 
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We'll start you off easy... What IS Hypertension?
High blood pressure
A faulty heart valve
A blood clotting autoimmune disease
Low blood pressure
 
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Which body organ regulates or oversees the blood pressure in our bodies?
The Stomach
The Liver
The kidney
The Gallbladder
 
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What is a common symptom of severe hypertension?
Cough
Arm pain
Dizziness
Joint pain
 
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Which demographic is at a higher risk of developing hypertension?
Older adults (60+ years)
Middle-aged adults (40-60 years)
Children
Young adults (20-30 years)
 
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Hint
By USA standards, which of the following blood pressure readings is considered around the minimum to be considered hypertensive?
120/80 mmHg
140/90 mmHg
130/80 mmHg
150/80 mmHg
 
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Which mineral is important in managing blood pressure and is often lacking in diets?
Sodium
Iron
Potassium
Calcium
 
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True or False: Having hypertension has nothing to do with genetics
False
True
 
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If you suffer from hypertension, what should you most avoid putting too much of in your food?
Iron
Salt
Fat
Milk
 
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What kind of medication might one take for hypertension?
Antibiotics
ACE inhibitors like Prinivil
Thyroid Medications like Levothyroxine
Glucose-regulating medication like Metformin
 
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Which ethnic group is at a higher risk for hypertension?
African American
Caucasian
Hispanic
East Asian
 
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What is "white coat hypertension"?
Hypertension in cold climates
Hypertension that only occurs in medical environments
Hypertension in elderly patients
Hypertension that only occurs at night
 
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What is a common side effect of many blood pressure medications?
Increased appetite
Nightmares
Insomnia
Fatigue
 
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What is the role of the hormone aldosterone in blood pressure regulation?
It balances blood sugar levels
It's used to lower blood pressure
It Manages the levels of sodium in your blood
It has nothing to do with blood pressure
 
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Which of the following foods is recommended to help lower blood pressure?
Pickles
Processed meats
Bananas
Canned salmon
 
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