ACLS Pharmacology Questions

21. What is the initial dosage of Lidocaine used in the treatment of pulseless VT/VF?
  a. Lidocaine is no longer recommended for treatment of pulseless vF/VT
  b. 1.0 – 1.5mg/kg IV/IO
  c. 0.5mg IV/IO
  d. 150mg IV infusion over 10 minutes

22. What is the first vasoconstrictor that is administered during a pulseless arrest?
  a. Epinephrine or vasopressin
  b. Amiodarone or Lidocaine
  c. Magnesium or sodium bicarbonate
  d. Isoproterenol or epinephrine

23. What is the dosage of magnesium used in the treatment of torsade de pointe?
  a. 0.5-0.75mg/kg IV/IO
  b. 1-2 grams IV
  c. 1mEq/kg
  d. 2-10mcg/kg/min

24. What is the dose of bicarbonate in a cardiac arrest?

  a. 5mg IV/IO 

  b. 300mg IV/IO 

  c. 1mEq/kg IV/IO 

  d. 2-10mcg/kg/min

25.  According to the AHA, under what circumstances is the use of Sodium bicarbonate indicated during a cardiac arrest?

a. ___________________

b. ___________________

c. ___________________

d. ___________________

e. ___________________

Answers

21. b. 1.0 – 1.5mg/kg IV/IO

22. a. Epinephrine or vasopressin

23. b. 1-2 grams IV

24. c. 1mEq/kg IV/IO

25.
a. Preexisting hyperkalemia
b. Preexisting metabolic acidosis
c. Tricyclic antidepressant OD
d. Aspirin overdose
e. Prolonged arrest interval after return of spontaneous circulation