A woman is admitted to the emergency department with a diagnosis of sinus bradycardia. The patient has been prescribed atropine 0.5 mg IV. How often can atropine be administered?
A) Every 24 hours
B) Every 6 hours
C) Every 30 minutes
D) Every 3 to 5 minutes
D
Feedback:
Atropine 0.5 mg should be administered IV every 3 to 5 minutes and may be repeated up to 3 mg. Atropine can be administered every 24 hours, but this administration is not the recommended therapy for bradycardia. Atropine can be administered every 6 hours, but this administration is not the recommended therapy for bradycardia. Atropine can be given in 30 minutes, but this administration is not the recommended therapy for bradycardia.
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