A Prescriber Is Considering Prescribing the Amiodarone Derivative Dronedarone [Multaq]

question 3

Multiple Choice

A prescriber is considering prescribing the amiodarone derivative dronedarone [Multaq] for a patient with atrial flutter. The nurse should be concerned about which of the following?

• A) History of asthma
• B) History of hypothyroidism
• C) PR interval of 260 msec
• D) QT interval of 520 msec

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