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Explain why a calcium-channel blocker treatement for hypertension can cause constipation and peripheral edema.

The antihypertensive action of hydrochlorothiazide, a diuretic includes

What will the first Unit of the course be about?

What is hypertensive crisis? What type of drugs would you use to treat it? 

Which of the following will NOT increase afterload?

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Define chronotropic and inotropic cardiac effects.  What treatment for hypertension would result in both negative chronotropic and negative inotropic effects, and why?

Mrs. Henry comes into the emergency room feeling sick and stating that she feels like her heart is racing. After taking her blood pressure, which was unusually high, the doctor asks Mrs. Henry if she is on any medication. Mrs. Henry states that she was diagnosed with hypertension five years ago and has been taking clonidine ever since. However, she decided to quit taking the medication three days ago because she heard it was not good for her. Clonidine is used to decrease sympathetic activity and BP by an action in the central nervous system. What is happening to Mrs. Henry? What should be done to treat Mrs. Henry? 

Mrs. Goodman has stage 2 hypertension and has been prescribed chlorothiazide (Diuril) a diuretic, and Lisinopril (Prinivil) an ACE-I, for several years. Her blood pressure reads 155/97. Upon questioning she admits that she usually only takes the diuretic and skips the other drug since it is so expensive. What should you tell Mrs. Goodman?  Is there anything that could be done to increase her drug compliance? 

Select all of the following that are true with regards to the use of vaccines in the control of infectious disease