A Patient with a History of Previous Myocardial Infarction Is

A patient with a history of previous myocardial infarction is being monitored on the cardiac care unit when he suddenly goes into ventricular fibrillation. Electrical external defibrillation is attempted by the attending physician however it is unsuccessful. What is the drug of choice for ventricular fibrillation after failed electrical external defibrillation?

A) lidocaine
B) amiodarone
C) epinephrine
D) atropine

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