Hasan Has Long QT Syndrome and Experiences Episodes of Rapid,chaotic

question 8

Multiple Choice

Hasan has long QT syndrome and experiences episodes of rapid,chaotic heart beats.He is having surgery and discusses pain control with his surgeon.Which analgesic is itself associated with sometimes fatal QT prolongation and should therefore be avoided?

• A)tramadol
• B)meperidine
• C)naltrexone
• D)methadone

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