OET Reading Part A Practice Set 5 (20 MINUTES)
Set 5: Hypertension Guidelines
Text A: Blood Pressure Classification
Category Systolic (mmHg) Diastolic (mmHg)
Normal <120 <80
Elevated 120–129 <80
Stage 1 HTN 130–139 80–89
Stage 2 HTN ?140 ?90
Hypertensive Crisis >180 >120
Text B: Lifestyle Modification Advice
Patients should reduce salt intake (<2,300 mg/day), maintain a healthy weight, exercise regularly (at least 30 minutes most days), limit alcohol, and avoid smoking. DASH diet is recommended. Stress-reducing activities like yoga and meditation are helpful.
Text C: Antihypertensive Drug Classes
Drug Class Example Action
ACE Inhibitors Enalapril Relaxes blood vessels
Beta-blockers Metoprolol Slows heart rate
Calcium Channel Blockers Amlodipine Relaxes artery muscles
Diuretics Hydrochlorothiazide Removes excess fluid
Text D: Stepwise Management Flowchart
[BP ?130/80]
?
[Lifestyle changes for 3 months]
?
[Recheck BP]
?
[If ?130/80] ? Start monotherapy
?
[If still uncontrolled] ? Add second drug
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[If crisis (>180/120)] ? Immediate hospital care
Questions 1–7: Matching
1. Which text describes when to begin drug treatment?
2. Where is information on salt and exercise found?
3. Where are symptoms of hypertensive crisis mentioned?
4. Which text categorizes BP readings?
5. Where can you find examples of drug classes?
6. Which text talks about using yoga for stress?
7. Where is diuretic medication mentioned?
Questions 8–14: Short Answer
8. What is the normal systolic BP range?
9. What systolic reading indicates a hypertensive crisis?
10. What diet is recommended for hypertensive patients?
11. Which drug slows heart rate?
12. How much salt should a person consume daily?
13. What type of drug is Enalapril?
14. What is the first step in hypertension management?
Questions 15–20: Sentence Completion
15. A patient with BP of 135/85 is classified as having __________.
16. The DASH diet is part of __________.
17. After 3 months of lifestyle change, __________ is rechecked.
18. If BP remains ?130/80, __________ should be started.
19. Stress-reducing activities include __________ and meditation.
20. Amlodipine is a __________ channel blocker.