Question

A 55-year-old patient requires a medication that is known to cause QT prolongation. According to the BNF, which baseline test is recommended prior to initiating a drug with known QT-prolonging potential?

Accepted Answer

C. ECG to assess QT interval

Answer

A. Renal function test only

Answer

B. Thyroid function test

Answer

D. Chest X-ray

Answer

E. Liver function test

Practice question

A 55-year-old patient requires a medication that is known to cause QT prolongation. According to the BNF, which baseline test is recommended prior to initiating a drug with known QT-prolonging potential?