When the patient is in ventricular tachycardia and is perfusing and stable, the preferred treatment is:
A) pharmacologic intervention.
B) defibrillation.
C) synchronized cardioversion.
D) transcutaneous pacing.

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If the patient is stable and perfusing, pharmacologic intervention is the preferred treatment for ventricular tachycardia. Defibrillation and synchronized cardioversion are typically reserved for unstable patients or those in cardiac arrest. Transcutaneous pacing may be considered if the patient is bradycardic or experiencing hemodynamic compromise.

When the Patient Is in Ventricular Tachycardia and Is Perfusing