HTN is an abbreviation for which condition?

• A. Hypertension
• B. Hypotension
• C. Hyperglycemia
• D. Hyperlipidemia

Answer: (A)

HTN stands for hypertension, the medical term for high blood pressure. This abbreviation is used because it shortens the formal condition name that describes when the pressure in the arteries remains consistently elevated, which can put extra strain on the heart and vessels and raise risks of heart disease, stroke, and kidney problems. The other terms refer to different issues: hypotension is low blood pressure, hyperglycemia is high blood sugar, and hyperlipidemia is high lipid levels in the blood.