A 28-year-old man presents to the Emergency Department with a 1-hour history of sudden onset palpitations and light-headedness. His ECG shows a regula...

Question

A 28-year-old man presents to the Emergency Department with a 1-hour history of sudden onset palpitations and light-headedness. His ECG shows a regular narrow complex tachycardia at a rate of 180 bpm. His blood pressure is 110/70 mmHg and he is otherwise stable. Vagal manoeuvres (Valsalva) have been unsuccessful. According to Resuscitation Council UK guidelines, what is the most appropriate next pharmacological intervention?

Accepted Answer

Adenosine 6mg rapid IV bolus

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Amiodarone 300mg IV

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Verapamil 5mg IV

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Metoprolol 5mg IV

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Digoxin 500mcg IV

ukmla MCQ (SBA): Supraventricular Tachycardia (SVT)