A 58-year-old adult presents with torsades de pointes associated with prolonged QT and pulses. Initial drug therapy per ACLS?...

Question

A 58-year-old adult presents with torsades de pointes associated with prolonged QT and pulses. Initial drug therapy per ACLS?

Accepted Answer

Magnesium sulfate 2 g IV over 5-60 minutes

Answer

Amiodarone 300 mg IV push

Answer

Adenosine 6 mg IV

Answer

Lidocaine 1.5 mg/kg IV

Answer

Calcium chloride 1 g IV

us-abem MCQ (SBA): Torsades de Pointes