au-amc MCQ (SBA): Calcium channel blocker overdose

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A 30-year-old man consumes an unknown number of amlodipine tablets in a suicide attempt. On arrival to ED he is hypotensive (BP 80/40 mmHg) and bradycardic (HR 45 bpm) despite fluid resuscitation. According to Australian toxicology guidance, which therapy is recommended early in severe calcium channel blocker overdose in addition to standard measures?

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