Question

Describe the differences between the therapeutic effects of beta blocker drugs and cardio selective beta-blocker drugs.

Describe the signs and symptoms for the following conditions and list two drugs used for treatment. (for each diagnosis)

1. Acute MI

2, Atrial Flutter and Fibrillation

3. C H F

Answer 1

Signs and symptoms of acute MI include pressure or tightness in the chest. pain in the chest, back, jaw, or any other area of the upper body lasting more than a few minutes or that goes away and comes back. shortness of breath. sweating. nausea. vomiting. anxiety. a cough. Medications include blood thinners, beta blockers, cardiac depressant drugs.

Atrial Flutter and Fibrillation; symptoms include; palpitations, irregular heart beat and weakness

Medications may include; Dofetilide And blood thinners such as aspirin.

C. H. F. Symptoms include shortness of breath while exercising and when lying down. Fatigue and weakness. Swelling (edema) in your legs, ankles and feet. Rapid or irregular heartbeat. Persistent cough or wheezing with white or pink blood-tinged phlegm.

Treatment includes betablockers, antihypertensive drugs, dirutic and implantation of a pacemaker.