Which of the following drugs would be the most appropriate pharmacologic intervention for a symptomatic patient experiencing SVT with a heart rate of 220 beats/min?
a. Adenosine
b. Amiodarone
c. Diltiazem
d. Lidocaine
Ans: a. Adenosine
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