Which of the following statements about the treatm

Question 1 of 5

Which of the following statements about the treatment of hypertension is true?

A. Treating hypertension has been shown to reduce the incidence of stroke B. Treating mild-to-moderate hypertension has been shown to reduce the incidence of coronary heart disease C. Most persons with hypertension in the U.S. are not aware that they have high blood pressure D. No study has ever demonstrated a benefit from treating hypertension in men

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Hypertension treatment reduces stroke risk significantly, though CHD benefits are less clear. Awareness is improving, and benefits are proven in both sexes.

Question 2 of 5

Which of the following statements about inflammatory bowel disease is true?

A. The incidence of ulcerative colitis is lower in Jews B. Total colectomy to prevent malignancy is recommended for all persons who have had ulcerative colitis for more than 20 years C. The incidence of Crohn's disease is increased in Jews D. Total colectomy to prevent malignancy is recommended for all persons who have had Crohn's disease of the colon for more than 20 years

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Crohnâ€™s disease incidence is higher in Jews; colectomy isnâ€™t universally recommended for either condition after 20 years.

Question 3 of 5

All the following statements about occupational health in the U.S. are true EXCEPT

A. there are over 20,000 toxic substances in use B. occupational diseases are responsible for about 100,000 deaths annually C. there are about 400,000 new cases of occupational disease annually D. occupational exposures are responsible for about half of all deaths caused by chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Occupational exposures contribute to COPD but not half of deaths; smoking is the dominant cause.

Question 4 of 5

Depression can be caused or exacerbated by drugs used in the treatment of hypertension. Which of the following statements about this type of depression is true?

A. Nearly all patients being treated with alpha methyldopa report depression B. Drug-related depression is often permanent, even if the drug is discontinued C. Most patients with drug-induced depression have an underlying psychologic cause of depression as well D. None of the above

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: None are true: depression varies by drug (e.g., reserpine), is reversible, isnâ€™t tied to underlying causes or BP reduction universally.

Question 5 of 5

Which of the following statements about the use of nicotinecontaining chewing gum to help cigarette smokers quit smoking is true?

A. It is most successful in persons who are not addicted to nicotine B. It is most successful in persons with low levels of addiction to nicotine C. It is most successful in persons with moderate levels of addiction to nicotine D. It is most successful in persons with high levels of addiction to nicotine

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Nicotine gum works best for moderate addiction, balancing withdrawal relief and behavioral support.

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