How should you prepare to administer adenosine (Adenocard) to a patient with persistent supraventricular tachycardia (SVT)?
a. Sublingual spray
b. Rapid IV bolus
c. Continuous slow infusion
d. Continuous transdermal patch
ANS: B
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