You are managing a 78-year-old female who has taken a large overdose of her atenolol tablets. She is bradycardic at 35 bpm, hypotensive at 70/40 mmHg,...

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You are managing a 78-year-old female who has taken a large overdose of her atenolol tablets. She is bradycardic at 35 bpm, hypotensive at 70/40 mmHg, and confused. Atropine has been ineffective. What is the most appropriate next pharmacological intervention?

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IV glucagon 2-10 mg bolus

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IV isoprenaline infusion

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IV calcium chloride 10 mL of 10%

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IV sodium bicarbonate 50 mL of 8.4%

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IV adrenaline infusion

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You are managing a 78-year-old female who has taken a large overdose of her atenolol tablets. She is bradycardic at 35 bpm, hypotensive at 70/40 mmHg, and confused. Atropine has been ineffective. What is the most appropriate next pharmacological intervention?