Patient Teaching Related to Amlodipine Includes

question 25

Multiple Choice

Patient teaching related to amlodipine includes:

• A)Increase calcium intake to prevent osteoporosis from a calcium blockade.
• B)Do not crush the tablet; it must be given in liquid form if the patient has trouble swallowing it.
• C)Avoid grapefruit juice as it affects the metabolism of this drug.
• D)Rise slowly from a supine position to reduce orthostatic hypotension.

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