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Test Your Blood Pressure I.Q.
Please take ten minutes of your time and take this interactive quiz to test your knowledge about high blood pressure. Don't let this "silent killer" creep up on you.
1) A common cause of headache and dizziness is high blood pressure.
True
False
2) Control of high blood pressure results in a reduction of strokes, heart failure and:
a) Headaches
b) Dizziness/equilibrium disturbances
c) Serious kidney disorders
3) Hypertensive patients subjectively feel better when their blood pressures are adequately controlled.
True
False
4) Most high blood pressure is caused by stress, long working hours, inadequate rest/sleep, family problems and nervousness/anxiety.
True
False
5) Generally speaking, after a course (2-3 months) of blood pressure medication, the patient likely will be able to discontinue his/her medication without a significant likelihood of high blood pressure recurring.
True
False
6) Most of the time once blood pressure medication is commenced it generally will need to be continued indefinitely.
True
False
7) The majority of high blood pressure patients have discernible objective reasons for their high pressures.
True
False
8) High blood pressure is frequently familial (“runs in the family”).
True
False
9) Weight control reduces blood pressure.
True
False
10) Physical exercise is beneficial for high blood pressure.
True
False
11) Tobacco use increases blood pressure.
True
False
12) Salt intake contributes to high blood pressure.
True
False
13) Adequate salt intake occurs in the normal American diet without the addition of any salt in the kitchen or at the dining table.
True
False
14) Stress management may help lower blood pressure.
True
False
15) Blood pressure rises as one becomes older.
True
False
16) Over the counter medications (no Rx required) do not adversely affect one’s blood pressure.
True
False
17) Sleep apnea may cause increased blood pressure.
True
False
18) Americans eat excessive amounts of salt.
True
False
19) The key to enhancing flavor for most Americans is the liberal use of salt and fats.
True
False
20) Most people with high blood pressures appear “flushed”.
True
False
21) The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates what percent of deaths worldwide are due to high blood pressure?
a) 1%
b) 2%
c) 5%
d) 10%
e) 15%
f) 25%
22) Half of those persons on blood pressure medication are not adequately controlled.
True
False
23) Technically, the measurement of blood pressure is easy and accurate.
True
False
24) Not having one’s BP checked at all is better than having an inaccurate reading performed.
True
False
25) ”White Coats” (doctors & nurses) may cause BP elevation in some patients.
True
False
26) Home blood pressure measurements are ideal for monitoring blood pressure accurately.
True
False
27) A good quality home blood pressure device can be purchased for:
a) $5 - $10
b) $10 - $25
c) $25 - $50
d) $50 - $100
e) over $100.00
