List two medications that are in treating hypertension and describe their actions.

Diuretics and beta-blockers

Explanation:

Hypertension is a condition in which high blood pressure occurs. In this condition the pressure of the blood inside the arteries is severely elevated. The blood exerts force on the walls of the arteries.

Following are the medications which can be used for the treatment of high blood pressure.

1. Diuretics: These medicines helps to reduce the excess level of sodium and water and hence it regulates the blood pressure. It is used along with other therapies.

2. Beta-blockers: These are the medicines which help in reducing the heart rate hence, helps in lowering blood pressure.