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Calcium channel blockers in anesthesia, True is :

A
Needs to be decreased as they augment hypotension & muscle relaxation
B
Withheld because they lower LES pressure
C
Should be given in normal doses as they prevent MI & angina
D
All of the above
High-Yield Explanation
C i.e. Should be given in normal dose as they prevent MI & Angina Calcium channel blockers potentiate neuromuscular-block, cause lowering of muscle tone of lower esophageal sphincter but there is no such indication of stoppage of this drug during anesthesia. CCB's prevent MI & angina during anesthesia & should be given in normal doses (preoperatively)Q.

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