Answer :
Final answer:
The medication and dose recommended for treating a Verapamil overdose would be Calcium chloride 1 g, to counteract the effects of the calcium channel blocker.
Explanation:
In the scenario of a 76-year-old male who has overdosed on Verapamil, a calcium channel blocker, the medical command physician should consider the clinical presentation and the established treatment protocols for such an overdose. One of the treatment options includes the administration of intravenous calcium, which can help to counteract the effects of the calcium channel blocker. The correct medication and dose according to the options given would be b) Calcium chloride 1 g. Calcium chloride is administered to increase extracellular calcium concentration and to counteract the negative effects on cardiac contractility that are associated with calcium channel blocker overdose. It is crucial that treatment is provided under medical supervision with continuous monitoring due to the potential risks and complications involved in treating an overdose.
