A 42-year-old female is on the following medications: HCTZ, 25mg PO qd and Lisinopril 10mg, PO qd. Which of the following tests would be most vital to follow?

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HCTZ (the diuretic hydrochlorothiazide) and lisinopril (an ACE inhibitor) indicate the woman is being treated for hypertension. The most important test is blood pressure monitoring. The medications given do not affect liver function, blood glucose, or clotting (INR is the International Normalized Ratio used to follow clotting function).

A 42-Year-Old Female Is on the Following Medications: HCTZ, 25mg