Practice Question
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a patient who has hypertension and a new prescription for verapamil. The nurse should instruct the patient to avoid taking this medication with which of the following foods?
Answer Choices:
Correct Answer:
Grapefruit
Rationale:
♦️Grapefruit juice inhibits CYP3A4 enzymes in the liver, leading to increased serum levels of calcium channel blockers like verapamil.
♦️This can cause toxicity (e.g., bradycardia, hypotension).
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Question Details
- Category: RN Nursing Exam(s)
- Subcategory: ATI Exam(s)
- Domain: RN ATI Pharmacology
- Answer Choices: 4
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