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
ANS: B
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Women hold how many Fortune 500 CEO positions
a. 4% b. 12% c. 17% d. 18.5%
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