ACLS Pretest Question Answers (Pharmacology)

. Which of the following is most accurate regarding the administration of vasopressin during cardiac arrest? A. Vasopressin is indicated for VF and pulseless VT prior to the delivery of the first shock — Show Answers Answer: B. The correct dose of Vasopressin is 40 U administered IV or IO Q2. Your patient has been intubated. IV/IO access is not available. Which combination of drugs can be administered by the endotracheal route of administration? A. Amiodarone, lidocaine, epinephrine B. Epinephrine, vasopressin, amiodarone C. Lidocaine, epinephrine, vasopressin D. Vasopressin, amiodarone, lidocaine — Show Answers Answer: C. Lidocaine, epinephrine, vasopressin Q3. Which of the following statements about the use of magnesium in cardiac arrest is most accurate? A. Magnesium is indicated for VF/pulseless VT associated with torsades de pointes B. Magnesium is indicated for shock-refractory monomorphic VT C. Magnesium is contraindicated in VT associated with a normal QT interval D. Magnesium is indicated for VF refractory to shock and amiodarone or lidocaine. — Show Answers Answer: A. Magnesium is indicated for VF/pulseless VT associated with torsades de pointes