Which antidysrhythmic drugs may be given by the endotracheal tube route? (Select all that apply.)
a. atropine (Atropine Sulfate)
b. digoxin (Lanoxin)
c. epinephrine (Adrenalin)
d. lidocaine (Xylocaine)
e. procainamide (Pronestyl)
A, C, D
Use the acronym NAVEL to remember which drugs may be given by endotracheal tube: narcan, atropine, Valium, epinephrine, and lidocaine.
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1. one 2. two 3. three 4. four