You arrive on-scene and find a 56 year-old diabetic woman complaining of chest discomfort. She is pale and diaphoretic, complaining of lightheadedness. Her BP is 80/60 mm Hg. The cardiac monitor documents the rhythm above. She is receiving oxygen at 4 L/min by Nasal Cannula, and an IV has been established. Transcutaneous Pacing has been requested but is not yet available. Your next order is:
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start dopamine 2 to 10 ụg/kg per minute
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give atropine 1 mg IV
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give atropine 0.5 mg IV
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give nitroglycerine 0.4 mg SL
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give morphine sulfate 4 mg IV
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