The prescriber orders atropine 0.3 mg IV push for an adult patient with symptomatic bradycardia. What is your best action?
a. Contact the prescriber and question the order.
b. Give the drug exactly as prescribed.
c. Administer a prepared amp of 1 mg atropine in 5 mL NS.
d. Give half an amp of prepared atropine 1 mg in 5 mL NS.
ANS: A
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