A client is prescribed multiple medications for hypertension.The client asks the nurse which of the medications prescribed is a calcium channel blocker.Which response by the nurse is most appropriate?

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Amlodipine (Norvasc) is a calcium channel blocker, which is commonly prescribed to treat hypertension by relaxing the blood vessels and improving blood flow. Metoprolol is a beta-blocker, Ramipril is an ACE inhibitor, and Furosemide is a diuretic, none of which are calcium channel blockers.

A Client Is Prescribed Multiple Medications for Hypertension