CHS CHS Lifestyle Modifications & Non-Pharmacological Interventions 2

Question 1

The DASH diet's blood pressure-lowering effect is primarily attributed to its high content of which minerals?

Accepted Answer

Potassium, calcium, and magnesium

Answer

The DASH diet lowers blood pressure largely through its high content of potassium, calcium, and magnesium, which counteract the pressor effects of sodium.

Question 2

For a hypertensive patient who smokes, how does smoking cessation affect blood pressure?

Accepted Answer

It has no direct effect on resting blood pressure

Answer

While smoking does not directly cause chronic hypertension, cessation dramatically reduces overall cardiovascular risk and prevents acute blood pressure spikes from nicotine.

Question 3

Which type of resistance training is generally recommended alongside aerobic exercise for hypertensive patients?

Accepted Answer

Dynamic resistance training (moderate weights, higher reps)

Answer

Dynamic resistance training using moderate weights and higher repetitions is recommended as a complement to aerobic exercise for blood pressure management.

Question 4

A patient with stage 1 hypertension and no target organ damage chooses to try lifestyle changes before medication. What is the recommended observation period before reassessing the need for pharmacotherapy?

Accepted Answer

3–6 months

Answer

For stage 1 hypertension without target organ damage, a 3–6 month trial of lifestyle modifications is appropriate before initiating pharmacotherapy.

Question 5

Which dietary mineral is specifically associated with blunting sodium-induced blood pressure rises and is encouraged to increase in hypertensive patients?

Accepted Answer

Potassium

Answer

Potassium blunts the pressor effects of sodium and promotes natriuresis, making it the most important dietary mineral for counteracting sodium-related blood pressure elevation.

(CHS) Certified Hypertension Specialist Practice Test

(CHS) Certified Hypertension Specialist Practice Test

CHS CHS Lifestyle Modifications & Non-Pharmacological Interventions 2