For hemodynamically significant bradycardia in which pacing is delayed or unavailable, the recommended dose of atropine sulfate is:
a. 0.01 mg
b. 5 mg
c. 10 mg
d. 0.5 mg
d
Rationale: The recommended dosage for atropine sulfate for hemodynamically significant bradycardia is 0.5 mg every 3–5 minutes up to 3 mg.
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