ACLS Post Test with Questions and Answers

ACLS Post Test with Questions and Answers You are caring for a patient with a suspected stroke whose symptoms started 2 hours ago. The CT was normal with no sign of hemorrhage. The patient does not have any contraindications to fibrinolytic therapy. Which treatment is best? a. start fibrinolytic therapy ASAP b. hold fibrinolytic therapy for 24 hours c. order an echo before fibrinolytic administration d. wait for MRI result ANSWER a. start fibrinolytic therapy ASAP For STEMI pt, maximum goal time for ED door-to-balloon-inflation time for PCI? a. 150 mins b. 180 mins c. 120 mins d. 90 mins ANSWER 90 mins Which is the recommended oral dose of ASA for a pt w/ suspected ACS? a. 81 mg b. 325-650 mg c. 160-325 mg d. 40 mg ANSWER 160-325 mg