A patient develops significant bradycardia (Heart Rate 35 bpm) and hypotension after receiving an intravenous infusion of a medication. Which medicati...

Question

A patient develops significant bradycardia (Heart Rate 35 bpm) and hypotension after receiving an intravenous infusion of a medication. Which medication toxicity is classically associated with profound bradycardia and hypotension, often resistant to atropine?

Accepted Answer

Calcium channel blocker overdose

Answer

Beta-blocker overdose

Answer

Digoxin toxicity

Answer

Opioid overdose

Answer

Benzodiazepine overdose

mrcem sba MCQ (SBA): Drug Overdose / Bradycardia

A patient develops significant bradycardia (Heart Rate 35 bpm) and hypotension after receiving an intravenous infusion of a medication. Which medication toxicity is classically associated with profound bradycardia and hypotension, often resistant to atropine?