Patient Teaching Related to Amlodipine Includes

question 16

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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Definitions:

Eating Disorders

Mental health disorders characterized by abnormal or disturbed eating habits, which can significantly impact physical health and psychosocial functioning.

Enmeshed Families

Refers to a family structure where personal boundaries are diffused, and members are overly involved in each other's lives, leading to a lack of independence.

Bulimia Nervosa

An eating disorder characterized by episodes of binge eating followed by purging to prevent weight gain.

Anorexia Nervosa

An eating disorder characterized by an intense fear of gaining weight and a distorted body image leading to severe restriction of food intake and low body weight.