Fluoroquinolones should be used with caution in patients with a history of which cardiac conduction abnormality?
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Correct answer: QT interval prolongation
Fluoroquinolones can block voltage-gated potassium channels, leading to QT interval prolongation. This increases the risk of life-threatening ventricular arrhythmias, such as Torsades de Pointes.
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