This topic contains a solution. Click here to go to the answer
« previous next »

Author Question: Patient teaching related to amlodipine includes: 1. Increase calcium intake to prevent ... (Read 56 times)

Hungry!

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 1,071
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


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

Anton

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 302
Reply #1 on: Jul 24, 2018
Answer to Question 1

3

Answer to Question 2

4


Hungry!

  • Member
  • Posts: 1,071
Reply 2 on: Jul 24, 2018
Gracias!

JaynaD87

  • Member
  • Posts: 368
Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

« previous next »
 

Did you know?

The highest suicide rate in the United States is among people ages 65 years and older. Almost 15% of people in this age group commit suicide every year.

Did you know?

Cyanide works by making the human body unable to use oxygen.

Did you know?

Historic treatments for rheumatoid arthritis have included gold salts, acupuncture, a diet consisting of apples or rhubarb, nutmeg, nettles, bee venom, bracelets made of copper, prayer, rest, tooth extractions, fasting, honey, vitamins, insulin, snow collected on Christmas, magnets, and electric convulsion therapy.

Did you know?

Only 12 hours after an egg cell is fertilized by a sperm cell, the egg cell starts to divide. As it continues to divide, it moves along the fallopian tube toward the uterus at about 1 inch per day.

Did you know?

Anti-aging claims should not ever be believed. There is no supplement, medication, or any other substance that has been proven to slow or stop the aging process.

Testing Visual Fields by Confrontation: The nurse and patient should be approximately at an eye to e Testing Visual Fields by Confrontation: The nurse and patient should be approximately at an eye to e
Closed urinary drainage system. Urine being measured after it leaves patient’s body via catheter. Closed urinary drainage system. Urine being measured after it leaves patient’s body via catheter.
A medical assistant helps a patient walk with a gait belt. A medical assistant helps a patient walk with a gait belt.
Mean scores for Erikson’s stage V (Identity) for two cohorts. Scores for both cohorts increase ... Mean scores for Erikson’s stage V (Identity) for two cohorts. Scores for both cohorts increase ...
Typical engine analyzer hookup that includes a scope display. (1) Coil wire on top of the ... Typical engine analyzer hookup that includes a scope display. (1) Coil wire on top of the ...
Different ANA staining patterns and related autoimmune diseases. (a) Homogeneous staining, (b) ... Different ANA staining patterns and related autoimmune diseases. (a) Homogeneous staining, (b) ...
Video: Optic Nerve and Optic Disk Animation (Part 1 of 2)

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library