ACLS ACLS Pharmacology & Medications 2

Question 1

Which vasopressor can be used as an alternative to epinephrine during cardiac arrest per ACLS guidelines?

Accepted Answer

Vasopressin

Answer

Norepinephrine

Answer

Phenylephrine

Answer

Dopamine

Question 2

What is the recommended IV dose of amiodarone for stable wide-complex tachycardia (VT with pulse)?

Accepted Answer

150 mg over 10 minutes

Answer

300 mg IV push

Answer

200 mg over 30 minutes

Answer

50 mg over 5 minutes

Question 3

Sodium bicarbonate administration during cardiac arrest is most appropriate in which situation?

Accepted Answer

Hyperkalemia-induced cardiac arrest

Answer

All cardiac arrest patients after 5 minutes

Answer

Hypocalcemia

Answer

Bradycardia refractory to atropine

Question 4

What is the maximum dose of lidocaine that can be given as the initial bolus for pulseless VT/VF when amiodarone is unavailable?

Accepted Answer

1–1.5 mg/kg

Answer

0.5 mg/kg

Answer

3 mg/kg

Answer

5 mg/kg

Question 5

Which drug is preferred for rate control of atrial fibrillation with rapid ventricular response in a hemodynamically stable patient?

Accepted Answer

Diltiazem or metoprolol

Answer

Adenosine

Answer

Amiodarone

Answer

Atropine

Question 6

Which of the following is a correct route for drug delivery if IV access cannot be established during cardiac arrest?

Accepted Answer

Intraosseous (IO) access

Answer

Subcutaneous injection

Answer

Sublingual tablets

Answer

Intramuscular gluteal injection