This nurse is caring for a client who is receiving prescribed amlodipine.
Which of the following findings would indicate a therapeutic response?
This nurse is caring for a client who is receiving prescribed amlodipine.
Which of the following findings would indicate a therapeutic response?
A. Hemoglobin A1C 5.6% (﹤ 5.7%)
[2%]
B. Blood pressure 119/79 mm Hg
[78%]
C. Capillary blood glucose 88 mg/dL (70-110 mg/dL)
[3%]
D. Total cholesterol 190 (﹤ 200 mg/dL)
[17%]
Statistics
Subject/Lesson
Subject
Pharmacology
Lesson
Cardiovascular
Client Need
Test Plan
Pharmacological and Parenteral Therapies
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Analysis
Explanation
Choice B is correct. Amlodipine is a calcium channel blocker that reduces blood pressure and treats certain vascular disorders, such as peripheral arterial disease. A blood pressure of 119/79 mm Hg is optimal and would indicate a positive response.
Choice A is incorrect. Hemoglobin A1C measures long-term blood glucose control and is not directly affected by amlodipine. Amlodipine is a calcium channel blocker used primarily to manage hypertension and angina, not blood glucose levels.
Choice C is incorrect. Capillary blood glucose measures immediate blood glucose levels, which is not the therapeutic target of amlodipine.
Choice D is incorrect. Total cholesterol levels indicate lipid control and are not directly influenced by amlodipine.
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