Hasan has long QT syndrome and experiences episodes of rapid, chaotic heart beats. He is having surgery and discusses pain control with his surgeon. Which analgesic is itself associated with sometimes fatal QT prolongation and should therefore be avoided?
A) tramadol
B) meperidine
C) naltrexone
D) methadone
D
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What will be an ideal response?
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A) Call the patient's family and let them know. B) Nothing - she is new and should not cause trouble. C) Cancel the medication order. D) Talk to the appropriate authority.
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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
Municipal solid waste (MSW) includes all the following EXCEPT
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