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?
Immediate synchronized cardioversion
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Give lidocaine 1-1.5 mg IV bolus
Give adenosine 6 mg IV bolus
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
90% answer correctly
A 35-year old woman has palpitations, lightheadedness, and a stable tachycardia. The monitor shows a regular narrow-complex QRS at a rate of 180/min. Vagal maneuvers have not been effective in terminating the rhythm. An IV has been established. What drug should be administered IV?
Lidocaine 1 mg/kg
Epinephrine 2-10 ụg/kg per minute
Adenosine 6 mg
Atropine 0.5 mg