A patient has frequent episodes of paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia (PSVT). Which of the following drugs would be most suitable for outpatient prophylaxis of these events? Adenosine Lidocaine Nifedipine Verapamil

A patient has frequent episodes of paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia (PSVT). Which of the following drugs would be most suitable for outpatient prophylaxis of these events? Adenosine Lidocaine Nifedipine Verapamil

Essentials of Pharmacology for Health Professions

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Adenosine
Lidocaine
Nifedipine
Verapamil

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