The nurse is aware that a major difference between verapamil (Calan) and nifedipine (Procardia) is which of the following effects?
a. Only verapamil lowers blood pressure.
b. Nifedipine causes migraine headaches.
c. Only verapamil causes vasodilation.
d. Nifedipine causes fewer effects on the heart.
D
Nifedipine has no significant effect on the heart.
Both medications lower blood pressure.
Neither nifedipine nor verapamil cause migraine headaches.
Both medications cause vasodilation, thereby lowering the blood pressure.
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