CRITICAL THINKING QUESTIONS: 1. A 43 year old man is diagnosed with hypertension following an annual physical examination. The patient is thin and states that he engages in fairly regular exercise, but he describes his job as highly stressful. He also has a positive family history for hypertension and stroke. The health care provider initiates therapy with hydrochlorothiazide (Microzide) . The patient asks the nurse, “I have high blood pressure, Why do I need a ‘water pill’ to help my blood pressure?” How does hydrochlorothiazide reduce blood pressure?

CRITICAL THINKING QUESTIONS: 1. A 43 year old man is diagnosed with hypertension following an annual physical examination. The patient is thin and states that he engages in fairly regular exercise, but he describes his job as highly stressful. He also has a positive family history for hypertension and stroke. The health care provider initiates therapy with hydrochlorothiazide (Microzide) . The patient asks the nurse, “I have high blood pressure, Why do I need a ‘water pill’ to help my blood pressure?” How does hydrochlorothiazide reduce blood pressure?

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