Diltiazem (Cardizem) Pharmacology Quiz

Inhibits calcium ion influx through slow channels into the cell of myocardial and arterial smooth muscle (correct)

Accelerates SA and AV nodal conduction

Constricts coronary arteries and arterioles

Stimulates calcium ion influx through slow channels into the cell of myocardial and arterial smooth muscle

1st and 2nd degree heart block

Hypersensitivity (correct)

Hypertension

Atrial fibrillation

10-15 minutes

2-5 minutes (correct)

30-45 minutes

1-3 hours

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