ACLS Certification Pharmacology Practice Test Results

Question 1
63% answer correctly
A patient has a rapid irregular wide-complex tachycardia. The ventricular rate is 138. He is asymptomatic with a BP of 110/7-. He has a history of angina. Which of the following actions is recommended?
Give lidocaine 1-1.5 mg IV bolus
Seek expert consultation
Give adenosine 6 mg IV bolus
Immediate synchronized cardioversion
Question 2
71% 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
The correct dose of Vasopressin is 40 U administered IV or IO
Vasopressin is recommended instead of epinephrine for the treatment of asystole
Question 3
62% answer correctly
You arrive on-scene with the Code Team. High-quality CPR is in progress. An AED has previously advised “no shock indicated”. A rhythm now finds asystole. The next action you would take is to:
Attempt intubation with minimal CPR interruption
Place IV or IO access
Call for a pulse check
Place a Combitube or Laryngeal Mask Airway (LMA)