While investigating the medications taken by a client in the hospital, the student nurse understands that Plendil (felodipine) works to lower blood pressure by causing which of the following physiologic changes?
A) Dilatation of the vascular wall
B) Blocking the transport of calcium
C) Inhibiting the beta receptors on cell membranes
D) Reducing the formation of ectopic beats

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Felodipine is a calcium channel blocker, which lowers blood pressure by blocking the transport of calcium into the smooth muscle cells of the heart and blood vessels, leading to vasodilation.

While Investigating the Medications Taken by a Client in the Hospital