A 58-year-old woman with a history of cardiac arrhythmias visits her health-care provider with complaints of sunburn on her arm while riding in a car. What should the health-care provider suspect?
A) Allergic reaction related to cardizem
B) Photosensitivity related to amiodarone
C) Dermatitis related to verapamil
D) Hypersensitivity related to sotalol

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Amiodarone is a medication commonly used for cardiac arrhythmias and is known to cause photosensitivity, which can result in sunburns or rashes when exposed to sunlight or UV light. Allergic reactions or hypersensitivity are possible with any medication, but there is no specific indication for this in the scenario provided. Dermatitis is a possible adverse effect of verapamil, but it is not related to sun exposure.

A 58-Year-Old Woman with a History of Cardiac Arrhythmias Visits