CHS Hypertension in Special Populations

Question 1

Which antihypertensive medication is contraindicated during pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

ACE inhibitors

Answer

Labetalol

Answer

Methyldopa

Answer

Hydralazine

Question 2

What is the first-line treatment for hypertension in African American patients without CKD?

Accepted Answer

Thiazide diuretics or calcium channel blockers

Answer

ACE inhibitors

Answer

Beta-blockers

Answer

Aldosterone antagonists

Question 3

Which condition defines hypertension in children?

Accepted Answer

BP ≥ 95th percentile for age, sex, and height

Answer

BP > 120/80 mmHg

Answer

BP > 140/90 mmHg

Answer

BP ≥ 90th percentile for weight

Question 4

Which hypertensive disorder is specific to pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

Preeclampsia

Answer

Essential hypertension

Answer

Secondary hypertension

Answer

White-coat hypertension

Question 5

In elderly patients, which antihypertensive class is commonly associated with orthostatic hypotension?

Accepted Answer

Alpha-blockers

Answer

Thiazide diuretics

Answer

Calcium channel blockers

Answer

Beta-blockers

Question 6

What is a key consideration when managing hypertension in patients with diabetes?

Accepted Answer

Prefer ACE inhibitors or ARBs

Answer

Avoid all medications affecting the kidneys

Answer

Use beta-blockers first-line

Answer

Target BP < 150/90 mmHg