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What is the maximum dose of epinephrine considered safe for a cardiac patient (per appointment)?
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Correct answer: B. 0.04 mg
- A. 0.02 mg understates the commonly cited cardiac limit.
- B. Correct. The cardiac-dose limit is about 0.04 mg of epinephrine (≈2 cartridges of 1:100,000), versus ~0.2 mg for healthy patients.
- C. 0.2 mg is the limit for a healthy patient, not a cardiac patient.
- D. 0.4 mg exceeds safe limits for any patient.