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

Which of the following outcomes is essential in the evaluation of antihypertensive treatment effectiveness?

1. Weight loss

2. Increased exercise tolerance

3. Controlled blood pressure

4. Improved nutrition

The correct answer is: Controlled blood pressure

The other options mentioned are all important for maintaining good overall health, but they are not specific outcomes for evaluating the effectiveness of antihypertensive treatment. Weight loss and improved nutrition can contribute to lowering blood pressure, but they are not the sole indicators of successful treatment. Increased exercise tolerance may also be an indirect result of improved cardiovascular health, but it is not a direct measure of the effectiveness of antihypertensive treatment. The most important and specific outcome in evaluating antihypertensive treatment effectiveness is controlling blood pressure, as this reflects the medication's impact on reducing high blood pressure readings. Therefore, option C is the most essential outcome in this scenario.