MedicationsQuestion 5 of 100

A patient picks up a refill for Norvasc 5 mg tablets. Which generic name should appear on the label?

a.Amlodipine
b.Atenolol
c.Nifedipine
d.Diltiazem

Explanation

Norvasc is amlodipine, a dihydropyridine calcium channel blocker. Atenolol (Tenormin) is a beta blocker, while nifedipine (Procardia) and diltiazem (Cardizem) are other calcium channel blockers sold under different brand names.

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