HTN is the abbreviation for which medical term?

• A. Hypertension- High Blood Pressure
• B. Hyperglycemia
• C. Hypotension
• D. Hyperthermia

Answer: (A)

HTN stands for hypertension, which means high blood pressure. It describes a condition where the force of the blood against the walls of the arteries stays elevated over time. This is important because persistently high pressure can strain the heart and vessels and increase the risk of heart disease, stroke, and kidney problems. The other terms refer to different issues: hyperglycemia is high blood sugar, hypotension is low blood pressure, and hyperthermia is an abnormally high body temperature. So, HTN correctly corresponds to hypertension, or high blood pressure.