ACLS Certification Pharmacology Practice Test Results

Question 1
86% answer correctly
A patient is in cardiac arrest. VFib has been refractory to an initial shock. Two attempts at peripheral IV have been unsuccessful. The next recommended access route of administration for the delivery of drugs during CPR is:
Intraosseous
Femoral vein
Endotracheal
External jugular vein
Question 2
71% 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
Vasopressin is indicated for VF and pulseless VT prior to the delivery of the first shock
Vasopressin can be administered twice during cardiac arrest
The correct dose of Vasopressin is 40 U administered IV or IO
Question 3
34% answer correctly
A patient with an ST-segment elevation MI has ongoing chest discomfort. Fibrinolytic therapy has been ordered. Heparin 4000 U IV bolus was administered and a heparin infusion 100 U per hour is being administered, and Aspirin was not taken by the patient because he had a history of gastritis treated 5 years ago. Your next action is to:
Substitute clopidogrel 300 mg loading dose
Give 75 mg enteric-coated aspirin only
Give 325 mg enteric-coated aspiring rectally
Give aspirin 160 – 325 mg chewed, immediately