ACLS Certification Pharmacology Practice Test Results

Question 1
63% answer correctly
A bradycardia rhythm is treated when:
HR is < 60 with or without symptoms
CP or shortness of breath is present
The patient has an MI on the 12-lead ECG
BP < 100 systolic with out 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:
Epinephrine 3 mg
Amiodarone 150 mg
Amiodarone 300 mg
Vasopressin 40U
Lidocaine 0.5 mg/kg
Question 3
54% answer correctly
A patient has sinus bradycardia with a rate of 36/min. Atropine has been administered to a total dose of 3 mg. TCP has failed to capture. The patient is confused and BP is 100/60. Which of the following is now indicated?
Give additional 1mg Atropine
Start dopamine 10-20 ụg/kg per minute
Give NS bolus 250 mL-500mL
Start epinephrine 2-10 ụg/min