Question 178 · LEK · Supraventricular tachycardia
The recommended management of the patient with regular narrow QRS complex tachycardia does not involve:
- A. bolus of 1 mg atropine i.v.
- B. vagus nerve stimulation.
- C. bolus of adenosine 6 mg i.v.
- D. carotid sinus massage.
- E. Valsalva maneuver.
Hint
Recall which interventions slow AV nodal conduction and which drug is meant for bradycardia.
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