Question

A 68-year-old with symptomatic bradycardia (HR 30/min) and hypotension presents without high-grade AV block. According to ACLS, which initial medication and dose are recommended?

Accepted Answer

Atropine 0.5 mg IV once

Answer

Epinephrine 1 mg IV bolus

Answer

Atropine 1 mg IV; repeat every 3-5 minutes to a total of 3 mg

Answer

Dopamine 20 mcg/kg/min infusion initially

Answer

Amiodarone 150 mg IV

Practice question

A 68-year-old with symptomatic bradycardia (HR 30/min) and hypotension presents without high-grade AV block. According to ACLS, which initial medication and dose are recommended?