Pharmacology and the Nursing Process by Linda Lane Lilley: Practice Exam

Which intervention is important for evaluating the effectiveness of antihypertensive therapy?

1. Monitoring for controlled blood pressure

2. Checking for allergic reactions

3. Assessing for genetic predispositions

4. Evaluating dietary habits

The correct answer is: Monitoring for controlled blood pressure

Evaluating the effectiveness of antihypertensive therapy requires monitoring for controlled blood pressure. This is because the goal of antihypertensive therapy is to reduce blood pressure to a healthy level. The other options, while still important for overall health, are not directly related to the effectiveness of antihypertensive therapy. Checking for allergic reactions is important for managing potential side effects, assessing for genetic predispositions can help determine the appropriate type of medication to use, and evaluating dietary habits can improve overall health and potentially aid in managing blood pressure, but these interventions do not directly measure the effectiveness of the therapy.