Classification of hypertension this patient is experiencing

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Assignment:

Mr. R. is a 65-year-old African American man who presents to the Penmen Hospital a complaint of rapid weight gain and peripheral edema. He has a past medical history of coronary artery disease, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, and chronic renal insufficiency. He smokes tobacco daily and is obese. Upon arrival, his blood pressure reading was 172/91. He states that the reading is what he averages on his home blood pressure monitor. The provider considers prescribing a thiazide diuretic or calcium channel blocker for his treatment regimen.

Briefly discuss the classification of hypertension this patient is experiencing and explain the mechanism of action for the classes of drugs discussed in the scenario.

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