According to the Vaughn-Williamson classification, diltiazem (Cardizem) is a Class ______ antiarrhythmic

a. I
b. II
c. III
d. IV


d
Rationale a. Class I antiarrhythmics are sodium channel blockers.
b. Class II are beta blocking agents.
c. Class III are potassium blocking agents.
d. Correct.

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