Question 33 · LDEK · Cardiac emergencies
Indicate the true statement concerning bradycardia in an adult:
- A. bradycardia may be a result of salbutamol overdosage.
- B. bradycardia is recognized when the heartrate drops below 50-60/min.
- C. bradycardia is treated with atropine in a total dose of up to 15 mg.
- D. bradycardia related to acute myocardial infarction should be preferably treated with nitrates.
- E. amiodaron is always the first-choice treatment for bradycardia.
Hint
Check each statement against basic definitions and the ALS bradycardia algorithm, including the maximum atropine dose.
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