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
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 is recommended instead of epinephrine for the treatment of asystole
Vasopressin can be administered twice during cardiac arrest
Question 3
52% answer correctly
Your patient has been intubated. IV/IO access is not available. Which combination of drugs can be administered by the endotracheal route of administration?
Lidocaine, epinephrine, vasopressin
Epinephrine, vasopressin, amiodarone
Amiodarone, lidocaine, epinephrine
Vasopressin, amiodarone, lidocaine