You have a 66-year-old patient found pulseless and apneic in his home. CPR was initiated by family members and is still continuing to produce a strong carotid pulse. The ECG shows the following rhythm, and you have started a 16-gauge intravenous line in the right EJ. Which medication is the best option for this patient?

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You have a 66-year-old patient found pulseless and apneic in his home. CPR was initiated by family members and is still continuing to produce a strong carotid pulse. The ECG shows the following rhythm, and you have started a 16-gauge intravenous line in the right EJ. Which medication is the best option for this patient?<br><img src='https://www.fatskills.com/images3/paramedic/chapter04_review_ch_4_q8.jpg'>






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