A patient is to receive propafenone (Rythmol). What important question should you ask the patient before giving the first dose?
a. "Do you have any hearing problems?"
b. "Are you having difficulty reading?"
c. "Have you ever had a problem with asthma?"
d. "What other problems are being treated by your prescriber?"
ANS: C
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