Which of the following calcium channel blockers needs to be protected from light?

verapamil
nifedipine
nicardipin
diltiazem


nifedipine

Rationale: Nifedipine (Procardia XL®) is a calcium channel blocker that must be protected from light. The other answer choices do not.

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a. maintain alignment of weight bearing joints b. sustain smooth motion during both flexion and extension c. stop if joint pain is experienced d. all the above

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The seven basic food components that provide nutrients to the human body are proteins, fats, carbohydrates, vitamins, minerals, water, and:

A) acids B) fiber C) milk D) soy

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 An example of a voluntary deduction from an employee's paycheck is 

A. federal income tax. B. FICA tax. C. workers' compensation. D. health insurance premium payments.

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When an incorrect entry is documented in the electronic health record (EHR), the responsible provider documents the correction as an addendum in a new document and a(n) _____ links the original document (that contains the incorrect entry) to the addendum

A) Computer code B) E-signature C) Nursing entry D) Physician order

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