Problem
G.S. is a 30-year-old African American woman recently diagnosed with hypertension. She informs you her mother and sister have hypertension and were diagnosed in their thirties. The most current blood pressure reading is 150/96 mm Hg, and for this reason the nurse practitioner has recommended therapy with Captopril, incorporating exercise, and stress reduction. After 1 month of therapy, G.'s blood pressure is 145/86 mm Hg. Stress reduction has been the biggest obstacle in her treatment due to her career. as she practices as a lawyer. Despite captopril, her blood pressure is consistently elevated (160/100 mm Hg) whenever measured. The nurse practitioner has chosen to supplement therapy with a prescription for hydrochlorothiazide to help control her blood pressure.
• What type of diuretic was probably prescribed for G.S. at this time? Explain your answer.
• What possible adverse effects does G. need to be aware of while taking captopril?