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Review Question - QID 214425

Bradycardia Treatment Procedural QID: 214425 (M3.CV.20.2)
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QID 214425 (Type "214425" in App Search)
A 55-year-old man is admitted to the hospital for exploratory laparotomy for colon cancer resection. He has a medical history of hypertension, hyperlipidemia, and hypothyroidism. Five days later a code was called for unresponsiveness. His temperature is 99°F (37.2°C), blood pressure is 75/40 mmHg, and pulse is 29/min. There are no murmurs on cardiac auscultations. An ECG demonstrates sinus bradycardia and evidence of ST-segment elevation in leads II, III, and aVF. The patient received an intravenous normal saline fluid bolus and intravenous atropine. His blood pressure is 78/45 mmHg and pulse is 31/min. The patient received a total of 3 mg of intravenous atropine with no effect. Which of the following is the most appropriate next step in management?
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