1. Medication is all you need to control your high blood pressure.

• True

• False

2. Replacing table salt with a salt substitute is a safe way to reduce sodium intake.

• True

• False

3. Home blood pressure monitoring is a good way to keep tabs on your blood pressure.

• True

• False

4. Alcohol can increase blood pressure.

• True

• False

5. A low-carb diet is important for people who have high blood pressure.

• True

• False

6. To lower your blood pressure, you must exercise at least 60 minutes a day.

• True

• False

7. Medication can cure high blood pressure.

• True

• False

8. If you're overweight, you must lose at least 20 pounds to improve your blood pressure.

• True

• False

9. Reducing stress lowers your blood pressure.

• True

• False

10. It's best to avoid smoking and drinking caffeinated beverages for at least 30 minutes before a blood pressure reading.

• True

• False