ACLS PreTest- Pharmacology and Practical Application (Latest 2023 - 2024) Actual Questions and Answers 100% Correct

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1. A patient is in refractory ventricular fibrillation and has received multiple appropriate defribillation shocks, epinephrine 1 mg IV twice, and an initial dose of amiodarone 300mg IV.The patient ... is intubated.Which best describethe recommended second does of amiodarone for this patient? Answer: 150 mg IV amiodarone 2. A 35-year-old woman has palpitations, light-headedness, and a stable tachycardia. The monitor shows a regular narrow-complex QRS at a rate of 180/min.Vagal maneuvers have not been effective in terminating the rhythm.An IV has been established.Which drug should be administered? Answer: Adenosine6 mg 3. 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 action is recommended next? Answer: Seekingexpert consultation 4. A patient with possible STEMI has ongoing chest discomfort. What is a contraindication to nitrate administration? Answer: Use of a phosphodiestrase inhibitorwithin the previous 24 hours 5. How does complete chest recoil contribute to effective CPR? Answer: Allows maximum blood return to the heart 6. A patient becomes unresponsive. You are uncertain if a faint pulse is present.They rhythm shown here is seen on the cardiac monitor. An IV isin pace.Which action do you take next? Answer: start high quality CPR [Show More]

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