Question

the team started cpr immediately after delivering the shock. after 2 minutes, the rhythm was unchanged and a second shock was delivered. what medication can be administered at this time? choose the correct answer amiodarone 100 mg iv atropine 1 mg iv epinephrine 1 mg iv epinephrine 3 mg

Explanation:

In advanced cardiac - life support, after two shocks and continued CPR with unchanged rhythm, epinephrine 1 mg IV is a recommended medication. Amiodarone is typically used later in the algorithm for certain rhythms. Atropine is not indicated in this situation. Higher - dose epinephrine (3 mg) is not the first - line choice at this stage.

Answer:

C. Epinephrine 1 mg IV