Which of the following medications are considered to be Class III antiarrhythmic drugs? Select all that apply
a. Amiodarone
b. Ibutilide
c. Propranolol
d. Esmolol
e. Sotalol
f. Acebutolol
ANS: A, B, E
Class III antiarrhythmic drugs include amiodarone, ibutilide, and sotalol. Propranolol, esmolol, and acebutolol are all class II antiarrythmics.
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