Question

the patients vital signs are hr 37/min, bp 77/50 mm hg, rr 15/min, spo₂ 97%, and temperature 98.8°f (37.1°c). what is the first - line drug for acute symptomatic bradycardia? choose the correct answer monitoring and observing epinephrine atropine synchronized cardioversion

Explanation:

Atropine is the first - line drug for acute symptomatic bradycardia as it blocks the action of the vagus nerve on the heart, increasing the heart rate. Monitoring and observing is not a drug. Epinephrine is used in other cardiac arrest or severe hypotension scenarios. Synchronized cardioversion is a non - drug electrical treatment for certain arrhythmias.

Answer:

C. Atropine