A 72-year-old with long QT syndrome on sotalol presents with torsades de pointes (polymorphic VT). Hemodynamically stable. First pharmacologic treatme...

Question

A 72-year-old with long QT syndrome on sotalol presents with torsades de pointes (polymorphic VT). Hemodynamically stable. First pharmacologic treatment?

Accepted Answer

IV magnesium sulfate

Answer

IV lidocaine

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IV amiodarone

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IV diltiazem

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Oral beta-blocker

us-abem MCQ (SBA): Torsades de Pointes

A 72-year-old with long QT syndrome on sotalol presents with torsades de pointes (polymorphic VT). Hemodynamically stable. First pharmacologic treatment?