A 68-year-old collapses with witnessed ventricular fibrillation. High-quality CPR and defibrillation are initiated. After the second shock, what drug ...

Question

A 68-year-old collapses with witnessed ventricular fibrillation. High-quality CPR and defibrillation are initiated. After the second shock, what drug and dose should be given?

Accepted Answer

Epinephrine 1 mg IV every 3-5 minutes

Answer

Atropine 1 mg IV

Answer

Adenosine 6 mg rapid IV push

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Diltiazem 20 mg IV

Answer

Magnesium sulfate 2 g IV bolus first

us-abem MCQ (SBA): Cardiac Arrest (VF/VT)

A 68-year-old collapses with witnessed ventricular fibrillation. High-quality CPR and defibrillation are initiated. After the second shock, what drug and dose should be given?