Author Question: Patient teaching related to amlodipine includes: 1. Increase calcium intake to prevent ... (Read 50 times)

Hungry! · **on:** Jul 24, 2018

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