Question

A 60-year-old with suspected VF arrest receives two shocks. After IV access is obtained, which medication is recommended early in non-shockable rhythms but not as a substitute for defibrillation in VF?

Accepted Answer

Epinephrine 1 mg IV every 3-5 minutes

Answer

Magnesium sulfate

Answer

Atropine 1 mg IV

Answer

Adenosine 6 mg IV

Answer

Sodium bicarbonate 50 mEq IV

Practice question

A 60-year-old with suspected VF arrest receives two shocks. After IV access is obtained, which medication is recommended early in non-shockable rhythms but not as a substitute for defibrillation in VF?