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QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS ACLS PHARMACOLOGY EXAM

ACLS - Pharmacology 2023 latest Update With Correct Answers (graded A+)...

A patient is in refractory ventricular fibrillation. High-quality CPR is in-progress. An anti-arrhythmic drug was given immediately after the third shock. You are the team leader. Which medication do you order next? - Answer- Epinephrine 1 mg You arrive on the scene with the code team. High-quality CPR is in progress. An AED has previously advised "no shock indicated" A rhythm check now finds asystole. After resuming high-quality compressions which action do you take next? - Answer- Establi...

A patient with possible STEMI has ongoing chest discomfort. What is a contraindication to nitrate administration? - Answer- Use of a phosphodiesterase inhibitor within the previous 24 hours A patient with sinus bradycardia and a heart rate of 42 has diaphoresis and a blood pressure of 80/60 mmHg. What is the initial dose of atropine? - Answer- 0.5 mg 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....

A patient with sinus bradycardia and a heart rate of 42 bpm has diaphoresis and a BP of 80/60 mm Hg. What is the initial dose of atropine? - Answer- 0.5 mg When can you use magnesium in cardiac arrest? - Answer- pulseless VT associated with torsades de pointes A patient has a rapid irregular wide-complex tachycardia. The ventricular rate is 138/min. He is asymptomatic, with a blood pressure of 110/70 mm Hg. He has a history of angina. What should you do? - Answer- Seek expert consultation ...

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? A. aspirin B. glucose (D50) C. nicardipine D. rtPA Correct Answer:- A. aspirin A patient with sinus bradycardia a...

ACLS-Pharmacology Questions & Answers 2022 latest update ACLS - Pharmacology 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? A. aspirin B. glucose (D50) C. nicardipi...

ACLS-Pharmacology Questions & Answers 2022 latest update ACLS - Pharmacology 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? A. aspirin B. glucose (D50) C. nicardipi...