Nifedipine is typically used to:
a. increase blood pressure of clients in shock.
b. improve the flow of calcium into the cells.
c. stimulate heart rate.
d. treat angina and hypertension.
ANS: D
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A Incorrect: It is used to decrease blood pressure.
B Incorrect: It is a calcium channel antagonist.
C Incorrect: It does not increased heart rate.
D Correct: Nifedipine is a calcium channel antagonist used to treat hypertension and angina.
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