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5th March 2024
A 23-year-old man presents to the emergency department with dizziness and palpitations.
A 23-year-old man presents to the emergency department with dizziness and palpitations. These started 4 hours ago and have been intermittent with spells lasting between 15 and 30 minutes. He has a past medical history of asthma, schizophrenia, and depression. An ECG is performed in the emergency department which reveals a right bundle branch block and QT prolongation. His regular medications are listed below.
| DATE | DRUG NAME | DOSE | ROUTE | FREQUENCY | Prescriber’s Signature |
| 10/1/21 | PARACETAMOL | 500MG | ORAL | PRN | DR |
| 10/1/21 | SALBUTAMOL | 100MICROGRAMS | INHALED | PRN | DR |
| 10/1/21 | IPRATROPIUM BROMIDE | 20MICROGRAMS | INHALED | THREE TIMES DAILY | DR |
| 10/1/21 | BECLOMETASONE | 100MICROGRAMS | INHALED | TWICE DAILY | DR |
| 10/1/21 | HALOPERIDOL | 5MG | ORAL | TWICE DAILY | DR |
| 10/1/21 | CITALOPRAM | 20MG | ORAL | ONCE DAILY | DR |
Which medication(s) should be stopped in this patient?
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