GG a 72yearold AfricanAmerican patient has heart failure and

GG, a 72-year-old African-American patient, has heart failure and diabetes. Her vital signs are blood pressure 176/94, pulse 92, and respirations 30. Her medications include hydrochlorothiazide 50mg/day, atenolol 50mg/day, and digoxin 0.25mg/day. 9. Why was hydrochlorothiazide prescribed for GG? Explain the effects of hydrochlorothiazide on blood pressure.

Solution

As GG has high blood pressure of 176/94, and as she is diabetic hydrochlorthiazide is the main diuretic to treat high blood pressure related to urinary problems. Hydrochlorthiazide is used to treat high blood pressure. Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks and kidney problems. This is the main diuretic used to treat high blood pressure. Hydrochlorthiazide lowers blood pressure by increasing the urinary output and reducing the body\'s sodium and water volume.