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 adenosine 6 mg IV bolus
Give lidocaine 1-1.5 mg IV bolus
Immediate synchronized cardioversion
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Question 2
63% answer correctly
A bradycardia rhythm is treated when:
BP < 100 systolic with out without symptoms
CP or shortness of breath is present
The patient has an MI on the 12-lead ECG
HR is < 60 with or without symptoms
Question 3
82% answer correctly
A patient with possible ACS and a bradycardia of 42/min has ongoing chest discomfort. What is the initial dose of atropine?
Atropine 1.0 mg
Atropine 0.1 mg
Atropine 3 mg
Atropine 0.5 mg