Review Question - QID 107662

A 67-year-old female presents to her cardiologist because of recent episodes of shortness of breath and palpitations. Her medical history is notable for a lateral myocardial infarction a year ago. While ascertaining the history from the patient, she suddenly complains of palpitations, and describes this feeling as similar to her other episodes. On physical exam her vital signs are: HR 145 bpm and regular, BP 110/89 mmHg, RR 20 rpm, Sat 96% on room air. A stat EKG is shown in Figure A. Soon after the EKG is collected, the patient returns to baseline with a HR of 80 bpm and all other vital signs stable. Her cardiologist decides to begin amiodarone. Which of the following is an appropriate part of this therapy?