ACLS Pre-Course Assessment Questions and Answers 100% Correct (Latest )
A patient is in cardiac arrest. Ventricular fibrillation has been refractory to a second shock. Which drug should be administered first? Epinephrine 1mg IV/IO A patient with possible STEMI has ongoing chest discomfort. What is a contraindication to nitrate administration? Use of a phosphodiesterase inhibitor in the last 24 hours A 57-year-old woman has palpitations, chest discomfort, and tachycardia. The monitor shows a regular wide-complex QRS at a rate of 180/min. She becomes diaphoretic, and her blood pressure is 80/60 mm Hg. Which action do you take next? Perform electrical cardioversion 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 162mg to 325mg to chew A patient is in pulseless ventricular tachycardia. Two shocks and 1 dose of epinephrine have been given. Which drug should be given next? Amiodarone 300mg
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