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B. Morphine sulfate 2 to 4 mg IV
C. Nitroglycerin 0.4 mg SL
D. Amiodarone 150 mg IV E. Intravenous nitroglycerin initiated at 10 ug/min and titrated
A patient in the ED develops recurrent chest discomfort (8/10) suspicious for ischemia. His monitored rhythm becomes irr
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A patient in the ED develops recurrent chest discomfort (8/10) suspicious for ischemia. His monitored rhythm becomes irr
A patient in the ED develops recurrent chest discomfort (8/10) suspicious for ischemia. His monitored rhythm becomes irregular as seen above. Oxygen is being administered by nasal cannula at 4 L/min and an intravenous line is patent. Blood pressure is 160/96 mmHg. There are no allergies or contraindications to any medication. You would first order
A. Lidocaine 1 mg/kg IV and infusion 2 mg/min
B. Morphine sulfate 2 to 4 mg IV
C. Nitroglycerin 0.4 mg SL
D. Amiodarone 150 mg IV E. Intravenous nitroglycerin initiated at 10 ug/min and titrated
A. Lidocaine 1 mg/kg IV and infusion 2 mg/min
B. Morphine sulfate 2 to 4 mg IV
C. Nitroglycerin 0.4 mg SL
D. Amiodarone 150 mg IV E. Intravenous nitroglycerin initiated at 10 ug/min and titrated
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