Your patient requires a dose of adenosine for confirmed supraventricular tachycardia (SVT). His only line is a peripheral intravenous line in the right arm. How should you proceed?
a. Slowly administer the dose over 30 seconds.
b. Administer the dose quickly and immediately follow with a saline flush.
c. Hold the patient's right arm in an upright position while administering the dose.
d. Both B and C.
ANS: D
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