Your patient is experiencing torsades de pointes. What is the proper medication, dose, and route to treat her arrhythmias?
a. Propafenone, 1 g, IV
b. Lidocaine, 1 g, PO
c. Sodium bicarbonate, 1 mEq/kg, IV
d. Magnesium sulfate, 1 to 2 g, IV
ANS: D
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