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Discussion board posts correctly answered graded A+ already passed 2023 What is the normal response of blood pressure during continuous exercise? - correct answer Steady increase until it reaches a certain threshold and tapers off Increased deflection in the R following a regular beat - correct answer Premature ventricular contraction Chaotic and irregular beats in the atria - correct answer Atrial fibrillation Positive deflection occuring before the P wave - correct answer Premature atrial contractions (PAC's) Positive deflection occuring before the QRS complex - correct answer Atrial flutter What are the goals of AFib treatment? List 2 methods of treatment/management - correct answer The goals of a fib treatment is to reduce the risk of stroke and reduce the symptoms the individuals have. One treatment method of a fib are electrical devices such as pacemakers to aid in sustaining a normal heart rate. A second method of treatment for atrial fibrillation is for patients to undergo invasive therapies such as catheter ablation or electrical cardioversion. A patient has previously suffered a myocardial infarction and sometimes experiences angina symptoms. They were prescribed a medication that works by reducing the thickness/stickness of the blood. What type of medication was most likely prescribed and what side effects could occur? - correct answer Anti-platelet. Some side effects of anti-platelets include GI stress, if medicine is taken on an empty stomach. Additionally, the patient has a higher risk of excessive bleeding because they will have a decrease in functionality of blood clotting because of the decrease in blood viscosity. A patient was prescribed a type of medication that prevents the buildup of plaque in the arteries. What type of medication might this be? - correct answer Statins