A 62-lb (28.1-kg) child has symptomatic bradycardia. Which medication does the nurse anticipate administering?
A.
Atropine, 0.28 mg IV push
B.
Atropine, 28 mg IV push
C.
Norepinephrine, 0.28 mg IV push
D.
Norepinephrine, 28 mg IV push
ANS: A
Atropine is used for symptomatic bradycardia in a dose of 0.01-0.05 mg/kg, IV. This is the correct drug and dose. Norepinephrine is used to produce vasoconstriction at a dose of 0.1-1 µg/kg/minute, by IV infusion.
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