Prescribed acebutolol
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 acebutolol. His baseline vital signs are blood pressure 108/58; pulse 56 (at times irregular); and respirations 28. His past medication history includes asthma.
- What assessments should the nurse make while D.K. is taking acebutolol?
- Would another beta blocker, propranolol, be an appropriate medication for D.K.? How are these two beta blocker different. Explain your answer.
- How do beta blockers work to manage angina?
Reference:
McCuistion, L. E., Vuljoin-DiMaggio, K., Winton, M. B., & Yeager, J. J. (2021). Pharmacology: A patient-centered nursing process approach (10th ed.). Elsevier.
