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folubunmi

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Which of the following drugs can be administered through an endotracheal tube during emer-gency life support?
 
  1. Lidocaine HCl
  2. Atropine sulfate
  3. Epinephrine HCl
  4. Dopamine HCl
  a. 2 and 4 only
  b. 1, 3, and 4 only
  c. 1, 2, and 3 only
  d. 2 and 3 only

Question 2

A patient with supraventricular tachycardia (SVT) at a rate of 195/min is developing symptoms of shock and unconsciousness. At this time, what would you recommend?
 
  a. Vagal stimulation through carotid sinus massage
  b. Administration of a strong beta-adrenergic agent
  c. Synchronous electrical shock (cardiover-sion)
  d. Administration of a bolus of intravenous lidocaine


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Reply #1 on: Jul 16, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: C
Selected drugs, such as epinephrine, lidocaine, and atropine, also may be given through an endo-tracheal tube.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
If the patient with SVT is ill or unstable, the treatment of choice is immediate synchronized elec-trical cardioversion


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Reply #2 on: Jul 16, 2018
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Reply #3 on: Jul 16, 2018
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