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
Give adenosine 6 mg IV bolus
Immediate synchronized cardioversion
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Question 2
71% answer correctly
Which of the following is most accurate regarding the administration of vasopressin during cardiac arrest?
The correct dose of Vasopressin is 40 U administered IV or IO
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
Question 3
61% answer correctly
A 57 year-old woman has palpitations, chest discomfort and tachycardia. The monitor shows a regular wide-complex QRS at a rate of 180.min. She becomes diaphoretic and BP is 80/60. The next action is to:
Perform immediate synchronized cardioversion
Obtain 12 lead ECG
Give amiodarone 300 mg IV push
Establish IV and give sedation for electrical cardioversion