DRUG THERAPY OF ARRHYTHMIAS Clаss III — K⁺ Chаnnel Blоckers Clаss IIIa — Nоn-selective K⁺ Blоckers: Dofetilide, Ibutilide, Sotalol, Dronedarone Mechanism: Block K⁺ efflux → ↑ AP duration & ↑ ERP → Prolong QT Uses: AF, VT, VF, WPW Adverse Effects ⚠️ Torsades de pointes Dronedarone: CI in HF ↑ mortality in permanent AF Amiodarone (Special) “Antiarrhythmic shotgun” Class I, II, III, IV actions Pharmacokinetics Very long half-life (25–60 days) CYP3A4 interactions Uses Life-threatening arrhythmias only Major Adverse Effects (HIGH-YIELD) Pulmonary fibrosis Hepatotoxicity Hypo-/hyperthyroidism Corneal deposits Blue-gray skin discoloration Neurotoxicity Class IV — Ca²⁺ Channel Blockers: Verapamil, Diltiazem Mechanism: Block L-type Ca²⁺ channels Effects ↓ SA node automaticity ↓ AV conduction Uses SVT AF Miscellaneous: Magnesium Sulfate (MgSO₄) Mechanism: ↓ Ca²⁺ influx/release Uses Torsades de pointes (first-line) VT/VF (esp. hypomagnesemia) Adverse Effects Hypotension Respiratory depression ↓ reflexes Question: A 72-year-old woman is brought to the emergency department after a syncopal episode. ECG shows polymorphic ventricular tachycardia consistent with torsades de pointes. She has a prolonged QT interval on baseline ECG. Which of the following is the first-line treatment?
Spаcecrаft Dоcking PHY 2048C Cumulаtive Final Examinatiоn Pоints: 10 Suggested Time: 20–25 minutes Instructions: Show all work. Begin each derivation with an appropriate physics principle. Clearly define any additional symbols you introduce. Two spacecraft modules move in deep space, where external forces and torques are negligible during docking. Module A has mass m, velocity v0 in the +x direction, and counterclockwise angular velocity ω0. Module B has mass M and is initially at rest. At the instant the modules latch together, the center of module A is a perpendicular distance b above the center of module B. The modules stick together and rotate as one rigid object. The total moment of inertia of the joined spacecraft about its combined center of mass is given as If. Counterclockwise angular quantities are positive. Tasks Part A. Determine the velocity of the combined center of mass immediately after docking. Part B. Determine the initial angular momentum of the system about the combined center of mass. Include both the spin of module A and the angular momentum caused by its off-center motion. Part C. Use conservation of angular momentum to determine the final angular velocity Ω of the joined spacecraft. Part D. Determine the mechanical energy converted to internal energy during docking.
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