The primary care NP refers a patient to a cardiologist who diagnoses long QT syndrome.The cardiologist has prescribed propranolol (Inderal).The patient exercises regularly and is not obese.The patient asks the NP what else can be done to minimize risk of sudden cardiac arrest.The NP should counsel the patient to:

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Patients with long QT syndrome should avoid situations in which they might overheat or get dehydrated.This patient should be encouraged to drink plenty of fluids while exercising and should avoid activities such as yoga and hot baths.Implantable cardioverter-defibrillators are used for high-risk patients.Procainamide can cause long QT syndrome.

The Primary Care NP Refers a Patient to a Cardiologist