NURSING 6005 CHAPTER 45: CALCIUM CHANNEL BLOCKER

NURSING 6005 CHAPTER 45: CALCIUM CHANNEL BLOCKERS TEST BANK MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. A nurse is caring for a patient who is receiving verapamil (Calan) for hypertension and digoxin (Lanoxin) for heart failure. The nurse will observe this patient for: a. AV blockade. b. gingival hyperplasia. c. migraine headaches. d. reflex tachycardia. ANS: A Verapamil and digoxin both suppress impulse conduction through the AV node; when the two drugs are used concurrently, the risk of AV blockade is incre...

NURSING 6005 CHAPTER 45: CALCIUM CHANNEL BLOCKERS TEST BANK MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. A nurse is caring for a patient who is receiving verapamil (Calan) for hypertension and digoxin (Lanoxin) for heart failure. The nurse will observe this patient for: a. AV blockade. b. gingival hyperplasia. c. migraine headaches. d. reflex tachycardia. ANS: A Verapamil and digoxin both suppress impulse conduction through the AV node; when the two drugs are used concurrently, the risk of AV blockade is inc...