ACLS ACLS Pharmacology & Medications

Question 1

What is the first-line antiarrhythmic drug recommended for shock-refractory ventricular fibrillation (VF) in ACLS?

Accepted Answer

Amiodarone

Answer

Lidocaine

Answer

Magnesium sulfate

Answer

Procainamide

Question 2

What is the standard adult dose of epinephrine administered during cardiac arrest in ACLS?

Accepted Answer

1 mg IV every 3–5 minutes

Answer

0.5 mg IV every 3–5 minutes

Answer

2 mg IV every 3–5 minutes

Answer

0.1 mg IV every 10 minutes

Question 3

Which drug is the treatment of choice for symptomatic bradycardia in ACLS?

Accepted Answer

Atropine

Answer

Adenosine

Answer

Amiodarone

Answer

Diltiazem

Question 4

What is the recommended dose of adenosine for the first dose when treating stable SVT?

Accepted Answer

6 mg rapid IV push

Answer

3 mg rapid IV push

Answer

12 mg rapid IV push

Answer

18 mg rapid IV push

Question 5

Which medication is specifically indicated for torsades de pointes (TdP) in ACLS?

Accepted Answer

Magnesium sulfate

Answer

Amiodarone

Answer

Lidocaine

Answer

Procainamide

Question 6

What is the maximum total dose of atropine allowed in ACLS for bradycardia?

Accepted Answer

3 mg

Answer

1 mg

Answer

2 mg

Answer

4 mg