A Patient Who Has Been Taking Nitroglycerin for Angina Has

question 8

Multiple Choice

A patient who has been taking nitroglycerin for angina has developed variant angina, and the provider has added verapamil (Calan) to the patient's regimen. The nurse will explain that verapamil is given for which purpose?

• A) To facilitate oxygen use by the heart
• B) To improve renal perfusion
• C) To increase cardiac contractility
• D) To relax coronary arteries

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Definitions:

Binding Protein

A protein that transports, supports the activity of, or anchors other molecules, particularly hormones, drugs, or other proteins.

Lipid-Soluble

Refers to molecules capable of dissolving in fats, oils, and non-polar solvents, which allows them to easily pass through cell membranes.

Autocrine

A mode of hormone action where a cell secretes a hormone or chemical messenger that binds to autocrine receptors on the same cell, leading to changes in the cell.

Conjugated

Compounds that are linked or coupled, especially in the context of organic chemistry or biochemistry, such as conjugated proteins.