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