Which of the following calcium channel blockers needs to be protected from light?

A. verapamil
B. nifedipine
C. nicardipin
D. diltiazem

Answer: B. nifedipine

Rationale: Nifedipine (Procardia XL®) is a calcium channel blocker that must be protected from light. The other answer choices do not.

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