A client arrives at the urgent care center complaining of chest pain and is diagnosed with angina pectoris. Which of the following would the nurse expect to be prescribed?
A) Nicardipine
B) Hydralazine
C) Minoxidil
D) Nimodipine
Ans: A
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Nicardipine is the drug used in the treatment of angina. Nicardipine is a calcium channel blocker used as an antianginal drug. Hydralazine and minoxidil are vasodilators primarily used to treat hypertension. Nimodipine is a calcium channel blocker used to treat subarachnoid hemorrhage.
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