What is the recommended dosage for atropine for a patient with a bradycardia?
A) 0.2 to 0.4 mg
B) 0.3 to 0.5 mg
C) 0.4 to 0.6 mg
D) 0.5 to 0.7 mg
C
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The usual dosage for atropine is 0.4 to 0.6 mg intramuscularly, subcutaneously, or IV; use caution with older patients. The other options are incorrect dosages and therefore wrong.
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