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Patient teaching related to amlodipine includes:
 
  1. Increase calcium intake to prevent osteoporosis from a calcium blockade.
  2. Do not crush the tablet; it must be given in liquid form if the patient has trouble swallowing it.
  3. Avoid grapefruit juice as it affects the metabolism of this drug.
  4. Rise slowly from a supine position to reduce orthostatic hypotension.

Question 2

Which of the following adverse effects may occur due to a dihydropyridine-type calcium channel blocker?
 
  1. Bradycardia
  2. Hepatic impairment
  3. Increased contractility
  4. Edema of the hands and feet


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Reply #1 on: Jul 24, 2018
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