Overview: The goal of this program is to briefly define and discuss high blood pressure, or hypertension, and provide a detailed overview of high blood pressure medications, including ACE inhibitors, beta blockers, calcium channel blockers, and central adrenergic inhibitors. The program also reviews anticoagulants, including circumstances under which they should be administered, proper dosing, and possible side effects. This information is important because a thorough knowledge of the purpose and functions of these medications is essential to providing proper care for patients with hypertension.