Hypertension Online Case Study

Hypertension Case StudyStudent’s NameDepartment, Institutional AffiliationCourse Code: Course NameInstructor’s NameDue DateHypertension Case StudyThe first line of therapy for high blood pressure is the administration of ACE inhibitors, and these apply to the 46-year old African American patient. Among patients that are below 55 years as it is in the current case, it is best recommended to administer an angiotensin-2 receptor blocker on ACE inhibitors. Among older patients, it is calcium channel blockers which are recommended. ACE inhibitors are appropriate for the patient in the current case because they will reduce blood pressure through the relaxation of major blood vessels (Messerli et al., 2018). The common examples of the drugs in this class which should be prescribed for the patient include ramipril, lisinopril, and enalapril (Messerli et al., 2018). However, they have side effects, most commonly manifesting in the form a dry cough, but it is also necessary to consider the existing medical conditions that a patient has before prescribing the medications under this class. Drug ClassificationsACE Inhibitors ACE-inhibitors are classified as hypertensive drugs,