A 68-year-old woman on long-term amiodarone develops breathlessness and dry cough. CXR shows interstitial changes. What is the appropriate action?...

Question

A 68-year-old woman on long-term amiodarone develops breathlessness and dry cough. CXR shows interstitial changes. What is the appropriate action?

Accepted Answer

Stop amiodarone and refer urgently for assessment

Answer

Continue amiodarone and monitor annually

Answer

Start high-dose prednisolone immediately without stopping amiodarone

Answer

Switch to sotalol immediately without review

Answer

No action needed

ukmla MCQ (SBA): Amiodarone-induced lung toxicity