Which of the following statements is true concerning anti-arrhythmic drugs?
A. Amiodarone is the only one not associated with increased mortality and it has a very favorable side effect profile.
B. Both long-acting and short-acting calcium channel blockers are associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular morbidity and mortality.
C. Most anti-arrhythmics have a low toxic/therapeutic ratio and some are exceedingly toxic.
D. Anti-arrhythmic therapy should be initiated in the hospital for all patients.
C
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