The Patient Is Receiving Diltiazem (Cardizem) and Wants to Know

question 5

Multiple Choice

The patient is receiving diltiazem (Cardizem) and wants to know why he developed a headache after taking the medication. What is the best response by the nurse?

• A) "Diltiazem (Cardizem) causes the blood vessels in your brain to widen, giving you the headache."
• B) "Diltiazem (Cardizem) increases prostaglandin synthesis, giving you the headache."
• C) "Diltiazem (Cardizem) releases Substance P, activating pain receptors in your brain and giving you the headache."
• D) "Diltiazem (Cardizem) causes the blood vessels in your brain to narrow, giving you the headache."

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Definitions:

Operant Learning Theory

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