Question

a 65-year-old female patient experiences frequent dizzy spells due to her high blood pressure. the healthcare provider opts to prescribe a calcium channel blocker to help manage her symptoms. which of the following medications fits this description?

• lisinopril
• metoprolol
• amlodipine
• losartan

Explanation:

• Lisinopril is an ACE inhibitor, not a calcium channel blocker.
• Metoprolol is a beta-blocker, not a calcium channel blocker.
• Amlodipine is a dihydropyridine calcium channel blocker used to treat high blood pressure and reduce associated symptoms like dizziness.
• Losartan is an angiotensin II receptor blocker, not a calcium channel blocker.

Answer:

C. Amlodipine