PRECAUTIONS / INTERACTIONS CALCIUM CHANNEL BLOCKERS

Question 0

SIDE / ADVERSE EFFECTS OF CALCIUM CHANNEL BLOCKERS

Answer 0

Constipation
Reflex Tachycardia
Peripheral Edema
Toxicity

Question 1

Precautions and Interaction

Calcium channel blockers

Answer 1

Use cautiously with patients taking digoxin and beta blocker

Contraindicated for clients who have ;
Heart failure, heart block or bradycardia

Clients should not consume grapefruit juice (Toxic)

Question 2

NURSING INTERVENTION / EDUCATION FOR CLIENTS TAKING CALCIUM CHANNEL BLOCKER

Answer 2

Don’t crush or chew sustained release tablets

Slowly taper dose if discontinued

Monitor heart rate and blood pressure