CPPB FINAL PAPER 2026 QUESTIONS
WITH SOLUTIONS GRADED A+
>> Cardiac arrest algorithm
Answer: Start CPR, attach monitor/defibrillator
>> VF/pulseless VT
Answer: Shock, CPR 2 min, epinephrine
>> Asystole/PEA
Answer: CPR 2 min, epinephrine every 3-5 min
>> Bradycardia algorithm
Answer: Monitor, oxygen, IV access
>> Symptomatic bradycardia
Answer: Atropine 1 mg (max 3 mg), pacing
>> Tachycardia with pulse
Answer: Stable vs unstable
>> Stable narrow complex
Answer: Vagal maneuvers, adenosine
>> Stable wide complex
Answer: Adenosine if regular monomorphic
, >> Unstable tachycardia
Answer: Synchronized cardioversion
>> Acute coronary syndrome algorithm
Answer: MONA (morphine, oxygen, nitro, aspirin)
>> Aspirin dose
Answer: 162-325 mg chewed
>> Nitroglycerin
Answer: For chest pain, avoid if inferior MI
>> Heparin
Answer: Anticoagulant for ACS
>> Dual antiplatelet therapy
Answer: Aspirin + P2Y12 inhibitor
>> Fibrinolytics
Answer: If PCI not available within 120 min
>> Stroke algorithm
Answer: Time-sensitive treatment
>> Last known well
Answer: Critical time point
>> NIH Stroke Scale
Answer: Assesses stroke severity
WITH SOLUTIONS GRADED A+
>> Cardiac arrest algorithm
Answer: Start CPR, attach monitor/defibrillator
>> VF/pulseless VT
Answer: Shock, CPR 2 min, epinephrine
>> Asystole/PEA
Answer: CPR 2 min, epinephrine every 3-5 min
>> Bradycardia algorithm
Answer: Monitor, oxygen, IV access
>> Symptomatic bradycardia
Answer: Atropine 1 mg (max 3 mg), pacing
>> Tachycardia with pulse
Answer: Stable vs unstable
>> Stable narrow complex
Answer: Vagal maneuvers, adenosine
>> Stable wide complex
Answer: Adenosine if regular monomorphic
, >> Unstable tachycardia
Answer: Synchronized cardioversion
>> Acute coronary syndrome algorithm
Answer: MONA (morphine, oxygen, nitro, aspirin)
>> Aspirin dose
Answer: 162-325 mg chewed
>> Nitroglycerin
Answer: For chest pain, avoid if inferior MI
>> Heparin
Answer: Anticoagulant for ACS
>> Dual antiplatelet therapy
Answer: Aspirin + P2Y12 inhibitor
>> Fibrinolytics
Answer: If PCI not available within 120 min
>> Stroke algorithm
Answer: Time-sensitive treatment
>> Last known well
Answer: Critical time point
>> NIH Stroke Scale
Answer: Assesses stroke severity
