calcium channel blockers

Question 1

calcium channel blocker names

Answer 1

-“pine”
-nifedipine

Question 2

cardizem action

Answer 2

“calms the heart”
lower HR & BP

Question 3

verapamil action

Answer 3

“very relaxing”
lower HR & BP

Question 4

calcium channel blocker indication

Answer 4

-HTN
-also occasionally used for angina and cardiac dysrhythmias

Question 5

calcium channel blockers adverse reactions

Answer 5

-hypotension
-edema
-bradycardia
-constipation
-cardiac dysrhythmias - prolonged QT

Question 6

calcium channel blockers drug-food interactions

Answer 6

-grapefruit juice
-betablockers

Question 7

calcium channel blockers assessment

Answer 7

-assess apical heart rate for 1 minute
-EKG
-edema
-weight gain

Question 8

calcium channel blockers teaching

Answer 8

-hr/bp
-avoid grapefruit juice
-eat high fiber foods
-hydrate