ATI LPN
LPN Pharmacology Texas University Questions
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Question 1 of 5
A client is taking a calcium channel blocker (CCB). The nurse knows to monitor for which of the following dangerous side effects of this medication?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A: Heart Failure. Calcium channel blockers can cause negative inotropic effects leading to decreased contractility of the heart muscle, potentially resulting in heart failure. Monitoring for signs such as shortness of breath, edema, and fatigue is crucial. Drowsiness (
B), headache (
C), and hypertension (
D) are less commonly associated with calcium channel blockers and are not considered dangerous side effects.
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