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Did you know there are two types of calcium channel blockers? One type mostly affects heart rate, while the other type mostly lowers blood pressure. To learn the difference between these two types so you’ll understand why certain CCBs are prescribed, hit play on this case study episode! You’ll learn: How CCBs exert their mechanism of action How CCBs treat ... Show More
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Every other week I'm republishing one of my most popular or impactful episodes and adding an update, new insight, or context that will help you benefit from it even more. This week I'm highlighting Episode 64: Atelectasis Nursing Interventions. By the end of the episode you'll ha ... Show More
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