The nurse is preparing to administer felodipine to a hospitalized client.The nurse assesses the client for which disorders that may cause an increased risk for adverse effects associated with this medication due to its extended half-life?
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Felodipine is metabolized by the liver and excreted by the kidneys, so clients with liver or renal disease may have an increased risk for adverse effects associated with the medication due to its extended half-life. Gastrointestinal disease, cardiac disease, and pulmonary disease are not directly related to the metabolism and excretion of felodipine, and therefore do not increase the risk of adverse effects associated with the medication.

The Nurse Is Preparing to Administer Felodipine to a Hospitalized