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Maximum dose of epinephrine for a patient with a CARDIAC condition (ASA III/IV)?

  1. 0.1 mg per appointment
  2. No epinephrine permitted
  3. 0.2 mg per appointment
  4. 0.04 mg per appointment
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Correct answer: D. 0.04 mg per appointment

ASA III/IV (cardiac patients): max epinephrine = 0.04 mg per appointment (~2 cartridges 1.8mL at 1:100,000). ASA I/II: max = 0.2 mg. Epinephrine NOT absolutely contraindicated in cardiac patients at low doses — benefits outweigh risks.

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