The nurse is reviewing the classes of
antidysrhythmic drugs. Amiodarone (Cordarone) is classified on the Vaughan Williams classification as a class III drug, which means it works by which mechanism of action?
a. Blocking slow calcium channels
b. Prolonging action potential duration
c. Blocking sodium channels and affecting phase 0
d. Decreasing spontaneous depolarization and affecting phase 4
Question 2
Which drug classes are considered first-line treatment for heart failure? (Select all that apply.)
a. Angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors
b. Angiotensin II receptor blockers (ARBs)
c. Digoxin (cardiac glycoside)
d. Beta blockers
e. Nesiritide (Natrecor), the B-type natriuretic peptide
Selected Drugs Compatible with Breast-Feeding
Anticholinergic Drugs and Drugs with Anticholinergic Activity Used for Parkinsonism
Drugs Used for the Management of Seizures
Drugs for Seizures
Drugs Used in the Treatment of Hyperlipidemia
Mechansim of actions of lipid lowering drugs