Raynaud's Disease
Raynaud's Disease ( 33 Questions)
A client with Raynaud's disease is prescribed calcium channel blockers to manage vasospastic attacks. Which statement by the client indicates a correct understanding of the medication?
Incorrect. Calcium channel blockers are not prescribed to prevent infections during a vasospastic attack.
Incorrect. While some medications may require taking with food to avoid stomach upset, this is not a specific requirement for calcium channel blockers.
Correct. Calcium channel blockers work by dilating blood vessels and reducing vasospasms, thereby decreasing the frequency and severity of attacks in Raynaud's disease.
Incorrect. Calcium channel blockers do not affect platelet count and are not prescribed to improve blood flow through increased platelet production.
A) Incorrect. Calcium channel blockers are not prescribed to prevent infections during a vasospastic attack.
B) Incorrect. While some medications may require taking with food to avoid stomach upset, this is not a specific requirement for calcium channel blockers.
C) Correct. Calcium channel blockers work by dilating blood vessels and reducing vasospasms, thereby decreasing the frequency and severity of attacks in Raynaud's disease.
D) Incorrect. Calcium channel blockers do not affect platelet count and are not prescribed to improve blood flow through increased platelet production.