Today’s NCLEX-RN® question of the day focuses on a client with supraventricular tachycardia (SVT). Which classification of antidysrhythmic does this medication belong to? Can you figure it out?
A client is prescribed amiodarone for the treatment of supraventricular tachycardia (SVT) Which classification of antidysrhythmic does this medication belong to?
A. Class IB. Class II
C. Class III
D. Class IVScroll down for the correct answer!
The correct answer to today’s NCLEX-RN® Question is…
C. Class III
Rationale: Amiodarone is a class III antidysrhythmic. Class III antiarrhythmics contain potassium channel blockers.
Major Takeaway
Amiodarone is a class III antidysrhythmic. Class III antiarrhythmics contain potassium channel blockers.
Incorrect answer explanations
A. Class I
Rationale: Class I antiarrhythmics contain sodium channel blockers. Amiodarone is not a class I antidysrhythmic.
B. Class II
Rationale: Class II antidysrhythmics contain beta-blockers. Amiodarone is not a class II antidysrhythmic.
D. Class IV
Rationale: Class IV antiarrhythmics contain calcium channel blockers. Amiodarone is not a class IV antidysrhythmic.
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