calcium channel blockers

Question 1

names

Answer 1

-verapamil (calan)
-nifedipine (procardia)
-dilitazem (cardizem)
-amlodipine (norvasc)
-nicardipine (cardine)

Question 2

uses

Answer 2

-lower hr and bp
-HTN
-angina
-dysrhythimas

Question 3

action

Answer 3

-blocks movement of calcium
-relaxes blood vessel
-lower BP
-increase supply of O2 to heart
- decrease cardiac workload

Question 4

side effects

Answer 4

-orthostatic hypotension
-dizziness
-flushing
-headache
-peripheral edema
-constipation

Question 5

nursing considerations

Answer 5

• do not suddenly stop
  -change positions slowly
  -do not drink grapefruit
  -leg elevation and compression to reduce edema