Vera,age 70,has isolated systolic hypertension.Calcium channel blocker doses for her should be:

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Calcium channel blockers are effective in treating isolated systolic hypertension in older adults. However, due to age-related changes in drug metabolism and increased sensitivity to medication, the initial dose should be lower than the usual adult dose. Therefore, option A is the correct choice. Option B is incorrect because the usual adult dose may be too high for an elderly patient, and option C is not relevant to the dosing of the medication. Option D is incorrect because gastroesophageal reflux disease is not a contraindication for calcium channel blockers.

Vera,age 70,has Isolated Systolic Hypertension