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:
Endotracheal
Femoral vein
Intraosseous
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 indicated for VF and pulseless VT prior to the delivery of the first shock
The correct dose of Vasopressin is 40 U administered IV or IO
Vasopressin can be administered twice during cardiac arrest
Vasopressin is recommended instead of epinephrine for the treatment of asystole
Question 3
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?
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Give adenosine 6 mg IV bolus
Immediate synchronized cardioversion
Give lidocaine 1-1.5 mg IV bolus