You are treating a 2-year-old, 24-lb patient. Upon assessment, the patient is unconscious, with the following vital signs: BP, 64/42 mm Hg; R, 26 breaths/min; P, 48 beats/min. Once the patient's airway is secured, what is the most appropriate pharmacologic intervention?
A) Atropine 0.48 mg
B) Atropine 0.22 mg
C) Epinephrine 0.11 mg
D) Epinephrine 0.24 mg
Ans: C) Epinephrine 0.11 mg
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