An ECG shows torsades de pointes in a patient with hypomagnesemia. Which medication is indicated?
- Correct Answer: Magnesium sulfate
- Sodium bicarbonate
- Amiodarone
- Lidocaine
Explanation: Magnesium sulfate is the first-line treatment for torsades de pointes.
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