Question

A patient has SBrady with a pulse of 36. Atropine is given a total of 3mg. Transcutaneous pacer fails to capture. The patient is confused and BP is 100/60. Which of the following is now indicated?

1) Administer epinephrine
2) Administer dopamine
3) Administer amiodarone
4) Administer lidocaine

Answer 1

The indicated course of action for the patient is to administer epinephrine.

Step-by-step explanation:

Based on the given scenario, the patient has a slow heart rate (bradycardia) with a pulse of 36. Atropine has already been administered but failed to improve the condition. The patient is also experiencing confusion and has a blood pressure of 100/60.

In this case, the indicated course of action would be to administer epinephrine (adrenaline). Epinephrine acts as a vasoconstrictor, increases heart rate, and improves blood pressure, which would help stabilize the patient's condition.