Chp 45

Question 1

Calcium channel blockers are widely used to treat?

Answer 1

HTN, angina pectoris, and cardiac dysrhythmias

Question 2

At therapeutic doses, calcium channel blockers act selectively on the?

Answer 2

arterioles, and arteries

Question 3

CCB’s have no effect on the?

Answer 3

heart

Question 4

Calcium channel blockers and what have identical effects on the heart?

Answer 4

beta blockers **

Question 5

The overall cardiovascular effect of verapamil is?

Answer 5

decreased heart rate

Question 6

The most common complaint from the patient taking verapamil is?

Answer 6

constipation **

Question 7

When digoxin and verapamil are used concurrently the risk of ?

Answer 7

AV block is increased

Question 8

The overall hemodynamic response to nifedipine is?

Answer 8

decreased BP, increased HR, and increased contractile force

Question 9

The therapeutic indications for nifedipine are?

Answer 9

Angina pectoris and HTN

Question 10

A response that occurs with nifedipine that does not occur with verapamil is?

Answer 10

reflex tachycardia**