A client has been prescribed a calcium channel blocker for angina. The nurse knows this medication ...

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Rationale 1: CCBs should be used with caution in clients taking medications that slow conduction through the AV node.
Rationale 2: CCBs should be used with caution in clients taking other cardiovascular medications that slow conduction through the AV node, particularly digoxin or beta-adrenergic blockers. The combined effects of these drugs can cause partial or complete AV heart block, heart failure, or dysrhythmias.
Rationale 3: CCBs should be used with caution in clients taking other cardiovascular medications that slow conduction through the AV node, particularly digoxin or beta-adrenergic blockers. The combined effects of these drugs can cause partial or complete AV heart block, heart failure, or dysrhythmias.
Rationale 4: CCBs should be used with caution in clients taking medications that slow conduction through the AV node. Diuretics reduce blood pressure by fluid excretion.
Rationale 5: CCBs should be used with caution in clients taking medications that slow conduction through the AV node. Hypolipidemics are safe.

Global Rationale: CCBs should be used with caution in clients taking other cardiovascular medications that slow conduction through the AV node, particularly digoxin or beta-adrenergic blockers. The combined effects of these drugs can cause partial or complete AV heart block, heart failure, or dysrhythmias. CCBs are safe with NSAIDs, diuretics, and hypolipidemics.