A 30-year-old in ED with palpitations has narrow-complex tachycardia at 190 bpm; ECG shows regular rhythm without P waves; BP 122/78. After vagal mane...

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A 30-year-old in ED with palpitations has narrow-complex tachycardia at 190 bpm; ECG shows regular rhythm without P waves; BP 122/78. After vagal maneuvers fail, what is the next best medication?

Accepted Answer

Adenosine 6 mg rapid IV push

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Epinephrine push dose

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Diltiazem infusion

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Lidocaine bolus

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Amiodarone bolus

svt management MCQ (SBA): Emergency Medicine

A 30-year-old in ED with palpitations has narrow-complex tachycardia at 190 bpm; ECG shows regular rhythm without P waves; BP 122/78. After vagal maneuvers fail, what is the next best medication?