Calcium Channel Blockers Pharmacology for Nursing Students | DHP vs Non-DHP Made Easy

Calcium channel blockers pharmacology for nursing students made easy. Learn the high-yield differences between dihydropyridines and non-dihydropyridines, including amlodipine (Norvasc), nifedipine (Procardia), nicardipine, diltiazem (Cardizem), and verapamil. Subscribe to NurseHighlights for more visual nursing pharmacology made easy. Topics covered in this lesson: • Dihydropyridines (-dipines) and their predominantly vascular effects • Peripheral edema as a classic DHP concern—and why edema can also occur with non-DHPs • Diltiazem and verapamil and their more pronounced cardiac and AV-node effects • Hypotension, bradycardia, AV block, and reduced contractility • Heart failure with reduced ejection fraction considerations • Verapamil and constipation • Medication-specific grapefruit juice interactions • A simple two-lane memory aid for nursing exams CHAPTERS 00:00 Calcium Channel Blockers Made Easy 00:32 Dihydropyridines (-dipine) 01:00 CCB Peripheral Edema Explained 01:56 Diltiazem & Verapamil (Non-DHPs) 02:36 Nursing Assessment & Red Flags 03:04 Heart Failure & AV Block Precautions 03:24 Verapamil Constipation 03:44 CCB Grapefruit Interactions 04:04 DHP vs Non-DHP Memory Aid For nursing education only. Not medical advice. Medications, recommendations, and institutional protocols may change. Verify current references and follow school or facility policies. Visit https://NurseHighlights.com for more details. If you liked this video, thank you! It really means a lot. Subscribe for more free nursing study help. Physical Pharmacology Flashcard Deck coming soon. Get notified by joining our launch list: https://www.nursehighlights.com For educational purposes only. #CalciumChannelBlockers #NursingPharmacology #NursingStudents #NCLEX #NursingSchool #Pharmacology