1. Which medication is considered first-line treatment for a patient
experiencing symptomatic bradycardia?
A. Atropine
B. Adenosine
C. Dopamine
D. Epinephrine
Answer: A. Atropine
Rationale: Atropine is the first-line treatment for symptomatic
bradycardia according to ACLS guidelines. It increases heart rate by
inhibiting the action of the vagus nerve on the heart.
2. During ACLS, which drug is recommended for the management of
ventricular fibrillation (VF) or pulseless ventricular tachycardia (VT) after
the first shock?
A. Amiodarone
B. Lidocaine
C. Magnesium sulfate
D. Sodium bicarbonate
Answer: A. Amiodarone
Rationale: Amiodarone is recommended for VF or pulseless VT that is
unresponsive to CPR, defibrillation, and vasopressor therapy. It works by
prolonging the myocardial cell action potential duration and refractory
period.
3. What is the initial dose of epinephrine in cardiac arrest?
A. 1 mg IV/IO
B. 0.5 mg IV/IO
C. 3 mg IV/IO
D. 5 mg IV/IO
Answer: A. 1 mg IV/IO
Rationale: The initial recommended dose of epinephrine for cardiac
arrest is 1 mg IV/IO, administered every 3-5 minutes during resuscitation
efforts.
4. For a patient with a suspected acute coronary syndrome (ACS), which
medication is typically administered as part of the initial treatment?
A. Heparin
B. Nitroglycerin
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