A Client Taking a Calcium-Channel Blocker Most Likely Will Exhibit

question 160

Multiple Choice

A client taking a calcium-channel blocker most likely will exhibit which of the following responses during exercise?

• A) Hypertensive response.
• B) Increased ischemia.
• C) Improved anginal thresholds.
• D) Severe hypotension.

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Definitions:

Diffusion of Innovation

A theory that explains how, why, and at what rate new ideas and technology spread through cultures, from early adopters to the broader population.

Laggards

Individuals or groups that are last to adopt an innovation or change, typically resistant to alterations in status quo.

Diffusion of Innovation

A concept aiming to understand the manner, reasoning, and speed at which cultures adopt new innovations and technological advancements.

Early Adopters

Individuals or organizations who use or purchase new products, technologies, or services soon after they are launched, often before the majority of consumers do.