A 72-year-old on multiple medications develops confusion and palpitations; ECG shows torsades de pointes. Which drug most likely contributed?...

Question

A 72-year-old on multiple medications develops confusion and palpitations; ECG shows torsades de pointes. Which drug most likely contributed?

Accepted Answer

Citalopram 40 mg od

Answer

Amlodipine 5 mg od

Answer

Losartan 50 mg od

Answer

Metformin 500 mg bd

Answer

Atorvastatin 40 mg od

prescribing safety assessment MCQ (SBA): Drug-induced QT prolongation