02-21-2008, 11:07 PM
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?
1.Administer atropine intravenously
2.Administer dobutamine
3.Administer a beta blocker
4.Insert a transvenous pacemaker
5.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?
1.Administer atropine intravenously
2.Administer dobutamine
3.Administer a beta blocker
4.Insert a transvenous pacemaker
5.Perform cardiac catheterization