Calcium Channel Blockers Practice Test Questions and Correct Answers

nondihydropyridine CCB include verapamil & diltiazem Verapamil is a NDH CCB Diltiazem is a NDH CCB Nondihydropyridine CCBs can be used to treat - HTN - stable angina - arrhythmias - atrial fibrillation NDH CCB deacrease HR & slow AV node conduction * may cause bradycardia & AV block * Counseling points for NDH CCBs drug interactions *CYP3A4 inhibitors* & B-blockers Verapamil can cause ____ constipation Brand name of verapamil calandra, verelan Brand name of diltiazem cardizem Dihydropyridine CCBs amlodipine, nifedipine Amlodipine brand name norvasc Dosing range for amlodipine 2.5 - 10 mg Dihydropyridines are effective in treating - isolates systolic BP in older patients * may cause tachycardia due to potent peripheral vasodilation Dihydropyridine CCBs cannot be used to treat Afib CCBs are superior in ____ at controlling BP African American patients * also reduces cardiovascular disease and stroke events Counseling points For Dihydropyridine CCBs - Gi disturbance / mood changes - may cause tachycardia