A client is prescribed multiple medications for hypertension. The client asks the nurse which of the medications prescribed is a calcium channel blocker. Which response by the nurse is most appropriate?
1. Metoprolol (Lopressor)
2. Ramipril (Altace)
3. Furosemide (Lasix)
4. Amlodipine (Norvasc)
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Rationale 1: Metoprolol (Lopressor) is a beta blocker.
Rationale 2: Ramipril (Altace) is an ACE inhibitor.
Rationale 3: Furosemide (Lasix) is a loop diuretic.
Rationale 4: Amlodipine (Norvasc) is a calcium channel blocker.
Global Rationale: Amlodipine (Norvasc) is a calcium channel blocker. Metoprolol (Lopressor) is a beta blocker. Ramipril (Altace) is an ACE inhibitor. Furosemide (Lasix) is a loop diuretic.
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