ACLS Certification Pharmacology Practice Test Results

Question 1
63% answer correctly
A bradycardia rhythm is treated when:
BP < 100 systolic with out without symptoms
The patient has an MI on the 12-lead ECG
CP or shortness of breath is present
HR is < 60 with or without symptoms
Question 2
71% answer correctly
A patient is in pulseless VTach. Two shocks and one dose of epinephrine have been given. The next drug/dose to anticipate to administer is:
Amiodarone 300 mg
Amiodarone 150 mg
Lidocaine 0.5 mg/kg
Epinephrine 3 mg
Vasopressin 40U
Question 3
83% answer correctly
A patient is in refractory VFib. High quality CPR is in progress and shocks have been given. One dose of epinephrine was given after the second shock. An antiarrhythmia drug was given immediately after the third shock. What drug should the team leader request to be prepared for administration?
Repeat the antiarrhythmic
Second dose of epinephrine 1 mg
Sodium bicarbonate 50 mEq
Escalating dose epinephrine 3 mg