ACLS Certification Pharmacology Practice Test Results

Question 1
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 150 mg
Vasopressin 40U
Epinephrine 3 mg
Lidocaine 0.5 mg/kg
Amiodarone 300 mg
Question 2
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:
Call for a pulse check
Place IV or IO access
Place a Combitube or Laryngeal Mask Airway (LMA)
Attempt intubation with minimal CPR interruption
Question 3
72% answer correctly
Which of the following is most accurate regarding the administration of vasopressin during cardiac arrest?
Vasopressin is recommended instead of epinephrine for the treatment of asystole
The correct dose of Vasopressin is 40 U administered IV or IO
Vasopressin is indicated for VF and pulseless VT prior to the delivery of the first shock
Vasopressin can be administered twice during cardiac arrest