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A patient with sinus bradycardia and a heart rate of 42 bpm has diaphoresis and a
BP of 80/60 mm Hg. What is the initial dose of atropine?
0.5 mg
When can you use magnesium in cardiac arrest?
VF/pulseless VT associated with torsades de pointes
A patient has a rapid irregular wide-complex tachycardia. The ventricular rate is
138/min. He is asymptomatic, with a blood pressure of 110/70 mm Hg. He has a
history of angina. What should you do?
Seek expert consultation
A patient with possible ST-segment elevation MI has ongoing chest discomfort.
What is a containdication to the administration of nitrates?
Phosphodiesterase inhibitor within 12 hours
Bradycardia requires treatment when?
Chest pain or shortness of breath
You patient has been intubated. IV/IO access is not available. Which combination
of drugs can be administered by the endotracheal route?
Lidocaine, epinephrine, vasopressin