Mia is rushed to the hospital after taking an overdose of a certain antiarrhythmic drug. On examining her condition, the doctors note that she has a blockage in her heart, corneal microdeposits, and a distinct blue-gray skin discoloration. Dr. Ross, the doctor in charge, immediately recognizes these adverse effects as those caused by a certain potassium channel blocker. Based on this information, which of the following drugs might Mia have ingested?
A. Esmolol
B. Adenosine
C. Amiodarone
D. Atropine
Answer: C
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