A Client Is Prescribed Multiple Medications for Hypertension

question 22

Multiple Choice

A client is prescribed multiple medications for hypertension.The client asks the nurse which of the medications prescribed is a calcium channel blocker.Which response by the nurse is most appropriate?

• A)Metoprolol (Lopressor)
• B)Ramipril (Altace)
• C)Furosemide (Lasix)
• D)Amlodipine (Norvasc)

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