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 58 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!

amcvicar

  • Member
  • Posts: 341
Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Wow, this really help

« previous next »
 

Did you know?

The effects of organophosphate poisoning are referred to by using the abbreviations “SLUD” or “SLUDGE,” It stands for: salivation, lacrimation, urination, defecation, GI upset, and emesis.

Did you know?

Vaccines cause herd immunity. If the majority of people in a community have been vaccinated against a disease, an unvaccinated person is less likely to get the disease since others are less likely to become sick from it and spread the disease.

Did you know?

Dogs have been used in studies to detect various cancers in human subjects. They have been trained to sniff breath samples from humans that were collected by having them breathe into special tubes. These people included 55 lung cancer patients, 31 breast cancer patients, and 83 cancer-free patients. The dogs detected 54 of the 55 lung cancer patients as having cancer, detected 28 of the 31 breast cancer patients, and gave only three false-positive results (detecting cancer in people who didn't have it).

Did you know?

When Gabriel Fahrenheit invented the first mercury thermometer, he called "zero degrees" the lowest temperature he was able to attain with a mixture of ice and salt. For the upper point of his scale, he used 96°, which he measured as normal human body temperature (we know it to be 98.6° today because of more accurate thermometers).

Did you know?

Alcohol acts as a diuretic. Eight ounces of water is needed to metabolize just 1 ounce of alcohol.

Stereotaxic Surgery on a Human Patient Stereotaxic Surgery on a Human Patient
Calcium metabolism in osteoporosis. Calcium metabolism in osteoporosis.
Steel-toed shoes are a worthwhile investment to help prevent foot injury due to falling objects. ... Steel-toed shoes are a worthwhile investment to help prevent foot injury due to falling objects. ...
Milk is essential source of calcium Milk is essential source of calcium
Recommended Intake of Sodium Recommended Intake of Sodium
A melting profile shows the increase in UV absorption versus temperature A melting profile shows the increase in UV absorption versus temperature
Video: Stress and Immune System Animation

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library