Question

The intensive care unit nurse is reviewing a patient’s electronic medication record. The patient is known to have a prolonged QT interval. Which of the following medication orders should the nurse question?

Accepted Answer

Diphenhydramine (Benadryl®) 50 mg PO every six hours

Answer

Nadolol (Corgard®) 40 mg PO daily

Answer

Hydrochlorothiazide (Microzide®) 25 mg PO daily

Answer

Metformin (Glucophage®) 500 mg PO twice a day

Question 29 - Cardiovascular Practice Test for the CCRN