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Calcium Channel Blockers Flashcards

1
Q

CCBs to Know

A

Nifedipine (decrease bp)
Amlodipine (decrease bp)
Verapamil (bp & Decrease HR)
Diltiazem (bp & Decrease HR)

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Common uses

A

Hypertension
Angina pectoris = chest pain
Cardiac dysthymias

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3
Q

Verapamil & Diltiazem work on the ____ & ___ nodes

A

SA

AV

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4
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Notable Problems

CCBS

A

Cankles = edema
Constipation
Bradycardia (Verapamil & Diltiazem)
Syncope (dizzy)

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5
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Always check the ______rate and ____ pressure before administering.

A

heart

blood

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6
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Verapamil causes ___________

A

constipation

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7
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What are nonpharmacologic measures to decrease constipation

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Increase Fluid intake
Increase fiber
Walk more

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8
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What food should you avoid?

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grapefruit juice

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