Which drug is given to stimulate the myocardium to contract more forcefully and may even stimulate a contraction when the heart is in asystole and has failed to respond to epinephrine?

A) atropine
B) calcium chloride
C) lidocaine
D) sodium bicarbonate


Answer: B

A) Atropine is not given when the heart is in asystole.
C) Lidocaine is not given when the heart is in asystole.
D) Sodium bicarbonate does not stimulate contraction of the heart.

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