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Question 1 • Pharmacology & poisoning
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A 28-year-old male presents to the Emergency Department with sudden onset of palpitations for the past 45 minutes. He admits to using cocaine at a party approximately 2 hours prior to symptom onset. He denies any previous cardiac history but acknowledges recreational cocaine use on weekends.


Observations:

Heart rate: 190 beats per minute, regular

Respiratory rate: 22 breaths per minute

Blood pressure: 158/92 mmHg

Temperature: 37.9°C

Oxygen saturation: 97% on room air

GCS: 15/15

Agitated and combative


An ECG is taken:


ECG.jpg 2.2 MB


He has received 6mg of adenosine followed by 12mg of adenosine, both without successful cardioversion.


What is the most appropriate next step in management?

A

Administer 18mg of adenosine

B

Administer intravenous lorazepam 2mg

C

Administer intravenous metoprolol 5mg

D

Attempt synchronised DC cardioversion

E

Administer intravenous verapamil 5mg

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