An 83-year-old patient is taking losartan and metoprolol. These medications are prescribed for which condition?

Losartan is an angiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB) used primarily to treat hypertension and heart failure, and to protect the kidneys in diabetic nephropathy. Metoprolol is a selective beta-1 adrenergic blocker used to treat hypertension, angina, heart failure, and arrhythmias. Both medications are used for cardiovascular conditions. Neither is used for hyperlipidemia (statins are used), diabetes (metformin, insulin are used), or osteoporosis (bisphosphonates are used). Dental implications: these medications may cause orthostatic hypotension; NSAIDs can reduce the antihypertensive effect; metoprolol may cause bradycardia.