Which conditions will the provider consider as a therapeutic use for verapamil? (Select all that apply.)

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Verapamil is a calcium channel blocker used therapeutically for angina of effort (A) by reducing myocardial oxygen demand, for cardiac dysrhythmias (B) by slowing down the heart rate and correcting abnormal rhythms, and for essential hypertension (C) by dilating blood vessels to lower blood pressure. It is not used for sick sinus syndrome (D) or the suppression of preterm labor (E) due to its effects on heart rate and lack of efficacy in labor suppression, respectively.

Which Conditions Will the Provider Consider as a Therapeutic Use