[ANSWER] Scenario 5 D.K, a 72-year-old man, had a myocardial infarction (MI) 5 years ago. He has been diagnosed with classic (stable) angina.

Scenario 5 D.K, a 72-year-old man, had a myocardial infarction (MI) 5 years ago. He has been diagnosed with classic (stable) angina.
Scenario 5 D.K, a 72-year-old man, had a myocardial infarction (MI) 5 years ago.

Scenario 5

D.K, a 72-year-old man, had a myocardial infarction (MI) 5 years ago. He has been diagnosed with classic (stable) angina. D.K is prescribed a beta blocker. His baseline vital signs are blood pressure 108/58; pulse 56 (at times irregular); and respirations 28. His past medical history includes asthma.

  1. How do beta blockers work to manage angina? (USLO 5.3)
  2. What assessments should be made while D.K is taking a beta blocker? (USLO 5.3, 5.6, 5.8)
  3. Select 3 other antidysrhythmics prototypes and explain how each works. (USLO 5.2, 5.3, 5.4)

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