Why Might Lidocaine Be Administered in the Management of Cardiac

question 14

Multiple Choice

Why might lidocaine be administered in the management of cardiac arrest?

• A)To treat metabolic acidosis
• B)To reverse bronchospasm
• C)To treat ventricular arrhythmias
• D)To treat angina

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