Patient Teaching Related to Amlodipine Includes

Multiple Choice

Patient teaching related to amlodipine includes:

A) Increase calcium intake to prevent osteoporosis from a calcium blockade.
B) Do not crush the tablet; it must be given in liquid form if the patient has trouble swallowing it.
C) Avoid grapefruit juice as it affects the metabolism of this drug.
D) Rise slowly from a supine position to reduce orthostatic hypotension.