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A patient is in refractory ventricular fibrillation. High-quality CPR is in progress, and shocks have been given. One dose of epinephrine was administered after the second shock. An antiarrhythmic drug was given immediately after the third shock.

What drug should the team leader request to be prepared for administration next?

A. Epinephrine 1 mg
B. Epinephrine 3 mg
C. Sodium bicarbonate 50 mEq
D. Second dose of antiarrhythmic drug