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• Define hypertension . Outline the risks, modifiable and non-modifiable, for the development of hypertension • Outline the health problems caused by uncontrolled hypertension over the long term • Describe the non-pharmacological measures to reduce blood pressure • What is the target blood pressure for hypertensives? • List the drug classes that are currently used to treat hypertension and give the order of choice • Explain in brief the mechanism of action, therapeutic uses and major adverse effects of: ACE inhibitors Angiotensin II antagonists Diuretics Calcium channel blockers • Apply your knowledge of the above to cases involving the therapeutic use of these drugs.