APEX-ANS EXAM STUDY GUIDE WITH ACCURATE ANSWERS 2026 COMPLETE REVIEW PACKAGE

APEX-ANS EXAM STUDY GUIDE
WITH ACCURATE ANSWERS 2026
COMPLETE REVIEW PACKAGE
◉ Which enzyme metabolizes phenylephrine?.
Answer: MAO


◉ Which adrenergic agonist is NOT arrythmogenic?.
Answer: phenylephrine


◉ Which selective alpha-2 agonist is more highly protein-bound?.
Answer: Dexmedetomidine


◉ Which is not an endogenous sympathomimetic?


A. Ephedrine
B. Dopamine
C. Norepinephrine
D. Epinephrine.
Answer: A. Ephedrine


◉ What potent alpha agonist is the chemical precursor of epinephrine?.
Answer: norepinephrine

, ◉ An FDA "black box" warning is attached to what beta-2 selective
agents?.
Answer: salmeterol and formoterol


◉ Which adrenoreceptor agonist is metabolized by the liver?.
Answer: Ephedrine


◉ Which synthetic catecholamine is derived from dopamine?.
Answer: Isoproterenol


◉ Treatment of vasoplegia?.
Answer: norepinephrine


◉ Large increase in renal blood flow?.
Answer: Dopamine


◉ Greatest increase in MAP?.
Answer: norepinephrine


◉ precursor of norepinephrine?.
Answer: dopamine


◉ Main drug used in ACLS?.