A patient is started on nifedipine (Procardia) concurrently with a beta blocker for hypertension. The rationale for concurrent use of a beta blocker is to produce which of the following effects?
a. Decreased flushing
b. Prevention of constipation
c. Prevention of reflex tachycardia
d. Increased cardiac effects
ANS: C
Beta blockers are combined with nifedipine to prevent reflex tachycardia.
Beta blockers do not reduce flushing or prevent constipation.
Beta blockers can reduce the adverse cardiac effects of nifedipine.
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