Calcium Channel Blockers Flashcards
What are calcium channel blockers primarily used for?
They are primarily used to treat hypertension and angina.
True or False: Calcium channel blockers increase heart rate.
False
Name a common generic calcium channel blocker.
Amlodipine
What is the mechanism of action of calcium channel blockers?
They inhibit calcium ions from entering cardiac and smooth muscle cells.
Fill in the blank: Calcium channel blockers can cause _____ as an adverse effect.
peripheral edema
What is a serious contraindication for the use of calcium channel blockers?
Severe hypotension
Multiple Choice: Which of the following is a side effect of calcium channel blockers? A) Bradycardia B) Hypertension C) Hyperglycemia
A) Bradycardia
What nursing education should be provided regarding the use of calcium channel blockers?
Patients should be advised to monitor their blood pressure regularly.
Name another common generic calcium channel blocker.
Diltiazem
True or False: Calcium channel blockers can cause constipation.
True
What is the effect of calcium channel blockers on blood vessels?
They cause vasodilation.
Fill in the blank: Calcium channel blockers are contraindicated in patients with _____ heart failure.
severe
Multiple Choice: Which condition is NOT commonly treated with calcium channel blockers? A) Angina B) Asthma C) Hypertension
B) Asthma
What is one potential adverse effect related to the cardiovascular system?
Hypotension
Name one non-dihydropyridine calcium channel blocker.
Verapamil
True or False: Calcium channel blockers can be used in combination with beta-blockers.
True
What should patients avoid when taking calcium channel blockers?
Grapefruit juice
Fill in the blank: Calcium channel blockers may cause _____ in diabetic patients.
worsening of glycemic control
What is a common side effect of dihydropyridine calcium channel blockers?
Swelling of the ankles
Multiple Choice: Which of the following is a contraindication for calcium channel blockers? A) Hypotension B) Anxiety C) Headache
A) Hypotension
What should be monitored in patients taking calcium channel blockers?
Heart rate and blood pressure
True or False: Calcium channel blockers can lead to reflex tachycardia.
True
What is the role of calcium channel blockers in arrhythmias?
They can be used to control heart rate in certain types of arrhythmias.
Fill in the blank: Calcium channel blockers may interact with _____ medications.
antihypertensive
What is a key nursing consideration for patients taking calcium channel blockers?
Educate about the signs of hypotension.
Name a dihydropyridine calcium channel blocker.
Nifedipine
