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ACLS Pre-Test: Pharmacology And Practical Application Questions And Answers 2023
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ACLS Pre-Test: Pharmacology And Practical Application Questions And Answers 2023In which situation does bradycardia require treatment? - Correct Answer-Hypotension
Which intervention is most appropriate for the treatment of a patient in asystole? - Correct Answer-Epinephrine
You arrive on the scene with the code team. High-quality CPR is in progress. An AED has previousy advised "no shock indicated." A rhythm check now finds asystole. After resuming high-quality compressions, which action do you take next? - Correct Answer-
Establish IV or IO access
A patient is in cardiac arrest. Ventricular fibrillation has been refractory to a second shock. Which drug should be administered first? - Correct Answer-Epinephrine 1 mg IV/IO
A 62-year-old man suddenly experienced difficulty speaking and left-sided weakness. He meets initial criteria for fibrinolytic therapy, and a CT scan of the brain si ordered. Which best describes the guidelines for antiplatelet and fibrinolytic therapy? - Correct Answer-Hold aspirin for at least 24 hours if rtPA is administered
A patient is in refractory ventricular fibrillation and has received multiple appropriate defribillation shocks, epinephrine 1 mg IV twice, and an initial dose of amiodarone 300mg IV. The patient is intubated. Which best describe the recommended second does of amiodarone for this patient? - Correct Answer-150 mg IV push
A 35-year-old woman has palpitations, light-headedness, and a stable tachycardia. The monitor shows a regular narrow-complex QRS at a rate of 180/min. Vagal maneuvers have not been effective in terminating the rhythm. An IV has been established. Which drug should be administered? - Correct Answer-Adenosine 6mg
A patient is in cardiac arrest. Ventricular fibrillation has been refractory to an initial shock. If no pathway for medication administration is in place, which method is preferred? - Correct Answer-IV or IO
What is the indication for the use of magnesium in cardiac arrest? - Correct Answer-
Pulseless ventricular tachycardia-associated torsades de pointes
A patient has a rapid irregular wide-complex tachycardia. The ventricular rate is 138/min. He is asymptomatic, with a blood pressure of 110/70 mm Hg. He has a history of angina. What action is recommended next? - Correct Answer-Seeking expert consultation
A patient is in cardiac arrest. High-quality chest compressions are being given. The patient is intubated, and an IV has been started. The rhythm is asystole. What is the first
drug/dose to administer? - Correct Answer-Epinephrine 1mg IV/IO
A patient is in refractory ventricular fibrillation. High-quality CPR is in progress. One does of epinephrine was given after the second shock. An antiarrhythmic drug was given immediately after the third shock. You are the team leader. Which medication do you order next. - Correct Answer-Epinephrine 1 mg
A patient with possible STEMI has ongoing chest discomfort. What is a contraindication to nitrate administration? - Correct Answer-Use of a phosphodiestrase inhibitor within the previous 24 hours
A 57-year-old woman has palpitation, chest discomfort, and tachycardia. The monitor shows a regular wide-QRS at a rate of 180/min. She becomes diaphoretic, and her blood pressure is 80/60 mm HG/ Which action do you take next? - Correct Answer-
Perform electrical cordioversion
A patient with STEMI has ongoing chest discomfort. Heparin 4000 units IV bolus and a heparin infusion of 1000 units per hour are being administered. The patient did not take aspirin because he has a history of gastritis, with was treated 5 years ago. What is your next action? - Correct Answer-Give aspirin 160-325 mg to chew
You are caring for a 66-year-old man with a history of a large intracerebral hemorrhage 2 months ago. He is being evaluated for another acute stroke. The CT scan is negative for hemorrhage. The patient is receiving oxygen via nasal cannula at 2L/min, and an IV has been established. His blood pressure is 180/100mm Hg. Which drug do you anticipate giving to this patient? - Correct Answer-Aspirin
A patient is in pulseless ventricular tachycardia. Two shocks and 1 dose of epinephrine have been given. Which drug should be given next? - Correct Answer-Amiodarone 300mg
What is the maximum interval for pausing chest compressions? - Correct Answer-10 seconds
Your patient is a 56-year-old woman with a history of type 2 diabetes who reports feeling dizzy. She is pale and diaphoretic. Her blood pressure is 80/66mm Hg. The cardiac monitor documents the rhythm shown here. She is receiving oxygen at 4L/min by nasal cannula, and an Iv has been established. What do you administer next? - Correct Answer-Atropine 0.5mg IV
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