Question

A nursing student is helping to care for a patient who takes verapamil for stable angina. The nurse asks the student to explain the purpose of verapamil in the treatment of this patient. Which statement by the student indicates a need for further teaching?
a. "It relaxes coronary artery spasms."b. "It reduces peripheral resistance to reduce oxygen demands."c. "It reduces the heart rate, AV conduction, and contractility."d. "It relaxes the peripheral arterioles to reduce afterload."

Answer 1

Answer:

c. "It reduces the heart rate, AV conduction, and contractility.

Explanation:

Verapamil is in a class of medications called calcium-channel blockers. It works by relaxing the blood vessels so the heart does not have to pump as hard. It also increases the supply of blood and oxygen to the heart and slows electrical activity in the heart to control the heart rate.