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storky111

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The reason that drugs such as verapamil do not cause all of the direct effects that would be expected with calcium channel blockers is the:
 
  1. indirect, or reflex, effects of the body.
  2. tolerance that eventually develops from the use of the drug.
  3. drugs given simultaneously.
  4. lack of exact receptors on the smooth muscle.

Question 2

The nurse recognizes that nifedipine (Procardia) has many side effects. The nurse should monitor the patient for which of the following side effects? (Select all that apply.)
 
  a. Pallor
  b. Flushing
  c. Dizziness
  d. Dehydration
  e. Gingival hyperplasia


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itsakadoozi

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Reply #1 on: Jul 23, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 1

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B, C, E
Nifedipine's vasodilatory effect causes flushing, dizziness, and gingival hyperplasia.
Nifedipine does not cause pallor or dehydration.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
:D TYSM

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YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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