// AEMT Question · Cardiology
A patient with a third-degree AV block has independent P waves and QRS complexes. The heart rate is 30 and symptomatic. Treatment is:
A. Atropine, then transcutaneous pacingCorrect
B. Adenosine
C. Amiodarone
D. Defibrillation
// Rationale
Symptomatic third-degree AV block may respond to atropine; if ineffective, transcutaneous pacing is indicated.