A Patient Is to Receive Propafenone (Rythmol)

question 34

Multiple Choice

A patient is to receive propafenone (Rythmol) .What important question should you ask the patient before giving the first dose?

• A) "Do you have any hearing problems?"
• B) "Are you having difficulty reading?"
• C) "Have you ever had a problem with asthma?"
• D) "What other problems are being treated by your prescriber?"

---

Definitions:

CVA

Cerebrovascular Accident, commonly known as a stroke, occurs when blood flow to a part of the brain is suddenly interrupted or reduced.

Thermoreceptors

Specialized sensory nerve cells that detect changes in temperature and are responsible for sensations of hot and cold.

Combining Form

A form of a word, often a prefix or suffix, that is used to create new words when combined with other words or forms.