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An 85-year-old female in a long-term care facility is prescribed verapamil for blood pressure management twice daily. The medication is classified as a calcium channel blocker.
-Which of the following describes the mechanism of action of calcium channel blockers?

Question

Please read the clinical scenario, and then answer the question that follow to become familiar with the traditional NCLEX question format.
  An 85-year-old female in a long-term care facility is prescribed verapamil for blood pressure management twice daily. The medication is classified as a calcium channel blocker. 
-Which of the following describes the mechanism of action of calcium channel blockers?

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Calcium channel blockers primarily relax arterial smooth muscle, reducing peripheral vascular resistance and blood pressure. They also reduce impulse conduction in the heart, which can slow heart rate and reduce the workload of the heart. Therefore, choice D is the correct answer as it covers both mechanisms of action.

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