A Child with a History of Asthma Is Brought to the Clinic

question 3

Multiple Choice

A child with a history of asthma is brought to the clinic with a rapid heart rate. A cardiac monitor shows a heart rate of 225 beats per minute. The provider notifies transport to take the child to the emergency department. What initial intervention may be attempted in the clinic?

• A) Intravenous adenosine
• B) Administration of a beta blocker
• C) A loading dose of digoxin
• D) A carotid massage

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