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
63% answer correctly
A bradycardia rhythm is treated when:
The patient has an MI on the 12-lead ECG
CP or shortness of breath is present
HR is < 60 with or without symptoms
BP < 100 systolic with out without symptoms
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?
Start epinephrine 2-10 ụg/min
Give NS bolus 250 mL-500mL
Give additional 1mg Atropine
Start dopamine 10-20 ụg/kg per minute