A Patient Who Has Been Taking Verapamil [Calan] for Hypertension

question 7

Multiple Choice

A patient who has been taking verapamil [Calan] for hypertension complains of constipation. The patient will begin taking amlodipine [Norvasc] to avoid this side effect. The nurse provides teaching about the difference between the two drugs. Which statement by the patient indicates that further teaching is needed?

• A) "I can expect dizziness and facial flushing with nifedipine."
• B) "I should notify the provider if I have swelling of my hands and feet."
• C) "I will need to take a beta blocker to prevent reflex tachycardia."
• D) "I will need to take this drug once a day."

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