Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 68%
Simulated
The patient is instructed when taking calcium channel blockers to use extreme caution when taking which of the following medications?
Correct answer
C
Rationale
The correct answer is C: Digoxin (Lanoxin). Calcium channel blockers can potentiate the effects of digoxin, leading to an increased risk of toxicity such as bradycardia. Digoxin is commonly used for heart conditions, so caution is necessary when combining with calcium channel blockers. Ibuprofen, ranitidine, and acetaminophen do not have significant interactions with calcium channel blockers. In summary, the other choices are incorrect because they do not pose the same risk of adverse effects when used in combination with calcium channel blockers as digoxin does.