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Title: A patient is started on nifedipine (Procardia) concurrently with a beta blocker for hypertension. ... Post by: zavier313 on Jan 24, 2018 A patient is started on nifedipine (Procardia) concurrently with a beta blocker for hypertension. The rationale for concurrent use of a beta blocker is to produce which of the following effects?
a. Decreased flushing b. Prevention of constipation c. Prevention of reflex tachycardia d. Increased cardiac effects Title: A patient is started on nifedipine (Procardia) concurrently with a beta blocker for hypertension. ... Post by: Nalmartinez on Jan 24, 2018 ANS: C
Beta blockers are combined with nifedipine to prevent reflex tachycardia. Beta blockers do not reduce flushing or prevent constipation. Beta blockers can reduce the adverse cardiac effects of nifedipine. |