ACLS Certification Pharmacology Practice Test Results

Question 1
72% answer correctly
Which of the following is most accurate regarding the administration of vasopressin during cardiac arrest?
Vasopressin can be administered twice during cardiac arrest
Vasopressin is indicated for VF and pulseless VT prior to the delivery of the first shock
Vasopressin is recommended instead of epinephrine for the treatment of asystole
The correct dose of Vasopressin is 40 U administered IV or IO
Question 2
82% answer correctly
A patient with possible ACS and a bradycardia of 42/min has ongoing chest discomfort. What is the initial dose of atropine?
Atropine 0.1 mg
Atropine 0.5 mg
Atropine 1.0 mg
Atropine 3 mg
Question 3
94% answer correctly
A patient is in cardiac arrest. VFib has been refractory to an initial shock. Of the following, which drug and dose should be administered first by IV/IO route?
Sodium bicarbonate 50 mEq
Atropine 1 mg
Epinephrine 1 mg
Vasopressin 20 U