ACLS Medication Questions

16. In unstable bradycardia this medication may be considered as an alternative to pacing.  At higher doses its alpha adrenergic properties predominate.  It is administered in mg/kg/min.

a.  Norepinephrine

b   Epinephrine

c.  Dopamine

d.  Amiodarone

17. This medication reduces afterload and venous return to the heart.  Because of these properties it should not be used with patients who have a right ventricular infarct.

a.  Nitroglycerin

b.  Dopamine

c.  Amiodarone

d.  Adenosine

18. In refractory VF/VT the second dose of this medication is .50mg -.75 mg/kg.  

a.  Amiodarone

b.  Epinephrine

c.  Lidocaine

d. Vasopressin

19. This medication is not given in bolus doses.  Thus, a patient with VT with a pulse might receive an infusion of this medication.

a. Lidocaine

b. Epinephrine

c. Cardizem

d. Procainamide

20. The maximum dose of this medication is 3 mg/24 hour

a. Epinephrine

b. Atropine

c. Vasopressin

d. Nitroglycerin


16.  c.  Dopamine
17.  a.  Nitroglycerin
18.  c.  Lidocaine
19.  d.  Procainamide
20.  b.  Atropine