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Question 1

34% answer correctly

This patient has been resuscitated from cardiac arrest. During the resuscitation amiodarone 300 mg was administered. Now the patient develops severe chest discomfort, is diaphoretic, and has the above rhythm. BP is 80/60 mm Hg. What is the next indicated action:

	Give immediate unsynchronized defibrillation
	Give lidocaine 1-1.5 mg/kg IV
	Repeat amiodarone 150 mg IV
	repeat amiodarone 300 mg IV.
	Perform synchronized cardioversion

Question 2

90% answer correctly

A patient becomes unresponsive and you are uncertain if a faint pulse is present with the above rhythm. Your next action is:

	consider causes for pulseless electrical activity.
	Start an IV and give epinephrine 1 mg IV
	Start an IV and give atropine 1 mg
	Order transcutaneous pacing
	Begin CPR with high-quality chest compressions

Question 3

76% answer correctly

Following resuscitation with CPR and a single shock, you observe this rhythm while preparing the patient for transport. Your patient is stable and BP is 120/80 mm Hg. She is apprehensive but has no complaints other than palpitations. At this time you would:

	give magnesium sulfate 1-2 g over 20 minutes
	give lidocaine 1-1.5 mg IV, start lidocaine infusion
	seek expert consultation
	give amiodarone 300 mg IV, start infusion