Amlodipine ( Norvasc ) Is Ordered for a Patient with Newly

question 33

Multiple Choice

Amlodipine ( Norvasc ) is ordered for a patient with newly diagnosed Prinzmetal's ( variant ) angina. When teaching the patient, the nurse will include the information that amlodipine will

• A) reduce the "fight or flight" response.
• B) decrease spasm of the coronary arteries.
• C) increase the force of myocardial contraction.
• D) help prevent clotting in the coronary arteries.