ACLS PreTest: Pharmacology and Practical Application Verified 100%

You are caring for a 66-year-old man with a history of a large intracerebral hemorrhage 2 months ago. He is being evaluated for another acute stroke. The CT scan is negative for hemorrhage. The patient is receiving oxygen via nasal cannula at 2 L/min, and an IV has been established. His blood pressure is 180/100 mm Hg. Which drug do you anticipate giving to this patient? Aspirin Glucose (D50) Nicardipiner tPA - ANSWERSAspirin In which situation does bradycardia require treatment? 12-lead ECG showing a normal sinus rhythm Hypotension Diastolic blood pressure greater than 90 mm Hg Systolic blood pressure greater than 100 mm Hg - ANSWERSHypotension Which intervention is most appropriate for the treatment of a patient in asystole? Atropine Defibrillation Epinephrine Transcutaneous pacing - ANSWERSEpinephrine A patient with STEMI has ongoing chest discomfort. Heparin 4000 units IV bolus and a heparin infusion of 1000 units per hour are being administered. The patient did not take aspirin because he has a history of gastritis, which was treated 5 years ago. What is your next action? Give aspirin 160 to 325 mg to chew Give clopidogrel 300 mg orally Give enteric-coated aspirin 75 mg orally Give enteric-coated aspirin 325 mg rectally - ANSWERSGive aspirin 160 to 325 mg to chew