A patient has been taking methadone (Dolophine) for 5 months to overcome an opioid addiction. The nurse should monitor the patient for which of the following electrocardiogram changes?
a. Prolonged QT interval
b. Prolonged P-R interval
c. AV block
d. An elevated QRS complex
A
Methadone prolongs the QT interval.
Methadone does not prolong the P-R interval.
Methadone does not cause AV block.
Methadone does not cause an elevated QRS complex.
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