The patient's monitor shows bradycardia (heart rate of 40 beats/min)and frequent premature ventricular contractions (PVCs)with a measured blood pressure of 85/50 mm Hg.The nurse anticipates the use of which drug?
A) Atropine 0.5 to 1 mg intravenous push
B) Dopamine drip-continuous infusion
C) Lidocaine 1 mg/kg intravenous push
D) Transcutaneous pacemaker

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This patient is having PVCs secondary to bradycardia.Atropine is a first-line drug for bradycardia.Administer atropine,0.5 mg IV every 3 to 5 minutes to a total dose of 3 mg.Atropine is not indicated in second-degree atrioventricular (AV)block type II or third-degree AV block.

The Patient's Monitor Shows Bradycardia (Heart Rate of 40 Beats/min)and