A Patient in the Emergency Department Is in Supraventricular Tachycardia

question 26

Multiple Choice

A patient in the emergency department is in supraventricular tachycardia. Which actions should be taken for this patient? Select all that apply.

• A) Start CPR and defibrillate at 200 joules.
• B) Start oxygen at 2 L/min via nasal cannula.
• C) Give atropine 1 mg IVP.
• D) Give epinephrine 1 mg IVP.
• E) Give adenosine 6 mg IVP.

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