Calcium Channel Blockers

Question 1

Calcium Channel Blockers (CCB)

Answer 1

Prevent calcium ions from entering cells…promotes vasodilation

Question 2

Calcium Channel Blockers (CCB) for

Answer 2

HTN
Angina
Cardiac dysrhythmias

Question 3

Beta blockers and CCBs have the same effects on the heart

Answer 3

Reduce force of contraction
Slow heart rate
Suppress conduction of AV node

Question 4

Calcium Channel Blockers (CCB) types

Answer 4

Phenylalkylamines
Benzothiazepines
Dihydropyridines

Question 5

verapamil

Answer 5

reduce HR, dilation, reduce conduction contraction and BP

Question 6

verapamil side effects

Answer 6

constipation
flushing
headache
dizziness
peripheral edema
hypotension 
NO GRAPEFRUIT JUICE

Question 7

Diltiazem

Answer 7

Same as verapamil

Question 8

CCB-Agents that act mainly on 
vascular smooth muscle

Answer 8

Nifedipine

vasodilation decrease BP and chest pain

Question 9

Nifedipine side effects

Answer 9

reflex tachycardia (beta blocker)
constipation
flushing
headache
dizziness
peripheral edema
hypotension
gingival hyperplasia

Question 10

Relax and widen blood vessels by

Answer 10

blocking calcium channels in arterial smooth muscle, which leads to improved blood flow to the heart and can lead to a reduction in chest pain