Calcium Channel Blockers

Question 1

Do not take calcium channel blockers with ____________________

Answer 1

grapefruit juice

Question 2

Abrupt discontinuation of calcium channel blockers may cause _____________________

Answer 2

rebound hypertension

Question 3

Common problem associated with calcium channel blockers; do these two things to help

Answer 3

constipation; adequate fluids, high-fiber foods

Question 4

Calcium channel blockers work best in this ethnic group

Answer 4

African American (black)

Question 5

Before taking/giving calcium channel blockers, check these two things

Answer 5

BP, HR