A Client Has Been Prescribed Diltiazem (Cardizem),and Asks the Nurse

question 19

Multiple Choice

A client has been prescribed diltiazem (Cardizem) ,and asks the nurse what type of drug this is.Which response by the nurse is most appropriate?

• A)"A beta blocker."
• B)"A sodium channel blocker."
• C)"An alpha blocker."
• D)"A calcium channel blocker."

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