A child has a tracheal tube in place and will be receiving medications via this tube. Which medications would the nurse expect to be administered in this manner? Select all that apply
A) Lidocaine
B) Adenosine
C) Atropine
D) Dopamine
E) Epinephrine
F) Naloxone
Ans: A, C, E, F
Medications that may be administered via a tracheal tube include lidocaine, epinephrine, atropine, and naloxone. Adenosine is given intravenously; dopamine is given intravenously or intraosseously.
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