Prior to administration of moxifloxacin (Avelox), a nurse obtains a medication history. Use of which drug would alert the nurse to contact the prescriber because concomitant use would lead to an increased risk for a severe cardiac arrhythmia?
Select all that apply.
A) Amiodarone (Pacerone)
B) Glyburide (DiaBeta)
C) Sotalol (Betapace)
D) Procainamide (Procanbid)
E) Ibuprofen (Motrin)
Ans: A, C, D
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There is a risk of severe cardiac arrhythmias when moxifloxacin (Avelox) is administered with drugs that increase the QT interval, such as quinidine, procainamide, amiodarone, or sotalol.
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