Most calcium channel blockers reduce the force of myocardial contractions.The nurse knows which drugs have this negative chronotropic effect at a therapeutic dose?
Select all that apply.

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Verapamil and Diltiazem are known to have negative chronotropic effects at therapeutic doses, meaning they decrease heart rate. Amlodipine, Felodipine, and Nicardipine do not have significant negative chronotropic effects.

Most Calcium Channel Blockers Reduce the Force of Myocardial Contractions