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What is the mechanism of action of the thiazide diuretics used to treat hypertension.

What are the course grade evaluations for the course?

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?