03-08-2008, 08:05 AM
A 50-year-old man is admitted to the hospital after sustaining an acute myocardial infarction.
Eight hours after this event, his blood pressure is 70/50 mm Hg, and his pulse is 45/min. An
electrocardiogram reveals sinus rhythm. Which of the following is the most appropriate
intervention?
A. Administer atropine intravenously
B. Administer dobutamine
C. Administer a beta blocker
D. Insert a transvenous pacemaker
E. Perform cardiac catheterization
Eight hours after this event, his blood pressure is 70/50 mm Hg, and his pulse is 45/min. An
electrocardiogram reveals sinus rhythm. Which of the following is the most appropriate
intervention?
A. Administer atropine intravenously
B. Administer dobutamine
C. Administer a beta blocker
D. Insert a transvenous pacemaker
E. Perform cardiac catheterization