July 19, 2018 | Editorial Board | View Online | Psychiatric News

TEST YOUR KNOWLEDGE

Which of the following statements about cardiovascular side effects of antipsychotics in pediatric populations is true?

A. Thioridazine carries less risk of QTc prolongation and sudden death than do other typical antipsychotics.

B. Haloperidol has been associated with torsades de pointes.

C. An electrocardiogram (ECG) must be performed in any child who may be treated with atypical antipsychotics.

D. Ziprasidone is the safest of the atypical antipsychotics in terms of QTc prolongation.

E. Cardiovascular side effects of antipsychotics are not seen in children.

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