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Initial dose of atropine for systematic bradycardia
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.05 mg IV push
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What is the maximum dose of atropine?
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3 mg
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What is the normal duration of the P-R interval?
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0.12 - .20 seconds
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What will NOT occur during the absolute refractory period?
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Cardiac celll cannot be stimulated to depolarize. The absolute refractory period occurs from the onset of the QRS complex to approximately the peak of the T wave.
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What are the key characteristics of first-degree AV block?
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atrial and ventricular rates are the same
atrial and ventricular rhythms are regular |