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9. A patient has frequent episodes of paroxysmal atrial fibrillation. He has rec

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Question

9. A patient has frequent episodes of paroxysmal atrial fibrillation. He has received a medication for prophylaxis of these events. Which of the following is the most suitable for long term use?

A. Nifedipine

B. Adenosine

C. Amiodarone

D. Heparin

E. Lidocaine

10. A 52-year-old woman with essential hypertension, hypercholesterolemia, and chronic-stable angina, develops severe constipation. Which of the following drugs is the most likely cause?

A. Atorvastatin

B. Captopril

C. Labetalol

D. Nitroglycerin

E. Verapamil

Explanation / Answer

9. C. Amiodarone is an antiarrhythmic medication.

10. E. Verapamil

It is a calcium channel blocker.