ACLS Certification Pharmacology Practice Test Results

Question 1
34% answer correctly
A patient with an ST-segment elevation MI has ongoing chest discomfort. Fibrinolytic therapy has been ordered. Heparin 4000 U IV bolus was administered and a heparin infusion 100 U per hour is being administered, and Aspirin was not taken by the patient because he had a history of gastritis treated 5 years ago. Your next action is to:
Give 325 mg enteric-coated aspiring rectally
Give 75 mg enteric-coated aspirin only
Substitute clopidogrel 300 mg loading dose
Give aspirin 160 – 325 mg chewed, immediately
Question 2
63% answer correctly
A bradycardia rhythm is treated when:
HR is < 60 with or without symptoms
The patient has an MI on the 12-lead ECG
BP < 100 systolic with out without symptoms
CP or shortness of breath is present
Question 3
71% answer correctly
Which of the following is most accurate regarding the administration of vasopressin during cardiac arrest?
Vasopressin can be administered twice during cardiac arrest
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
The correct dose of Vasopressin is 40 U administered IV or IO