A pediatric patient receiving chemotherapy for the treatment of acute myelogenous leukemia is prescribed ondansetron for the prevention of nausea and vomiting. Which condition, if present in the patient’s chart, would prompt the nurse to hold the medication and contact the provider?

Long QT syndrome. Patients with long QT syndrome should not receive ondansetron because the drug can further prolong the QT interval, leading to a dangerous cardiac arrhythmia called Torsades de pointes. Therefore, an alternative antiemetic medication should be prescribed. Secondary hypertension, first degree AV block, and hypocalcemia are not contraindications to ondansetron.

A pediatric patient receiving chemotherapy for the treatment of a...

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Topics: Cardiovascular Medication and Blood Products

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