Calcium Channel Blockers Flashcards
1
Q
Calcium CB med names 2 odd ones out
A
end in -dipine
Diltiazem and Verapamil
2
Q
Calcium Channel Blocker actions
A
depress contractility
slows impulse formation and relax/ dilate arteries
3
Q
Calcium channel Blockers Nursing Consideration 5
A
called inotropic drugs b/c weakens force of heart sys.
some may cause heart block, teach client check HR
hypotension
constipation
Contraindicated in HF- or use cautiously
