ACLS Pharmacology Questions

11. What is the initial IV/IO dose of epinephrine for a patient in PEA
a. 1mg/kg of a 1:1000 solution
b. 1mg of a 1:1000 solution
c. 1mg/kg of a 1:10,000 solution
d. 1mg of a 1:10,000 solution

12. When used to treat asystole and PEA, all of the following are true regarding epinephrine EXCEPT?

a.         Must be given slowly over 2 minutes

b.         May be given every 3-5 minutes

c.         May be given via an endotracheal tube at 2-2.5mg

d.         It may increase the heart rate and BP

13. What is the recommended dose of epinephrine 1:1000 via the ET tube?

a.         1mg

b.         2mg

c.         3mg

d.         4mg

14. Sodium Bicarbonate is indicated for all of the following except

a.         Tricyclic antidepressant overdose

b.         Known hyperkalemia

c.         Alkalinize urine in aspirin overdose

d.         Long arrest interval

e.         Preexisting hypokalemia

15.  All of the following are true regarding the administration of Vasopressin during PEA EXCEPT:

a.         Vasopressin may be used in PEA, asystole, and for pulseless VF/VT

b.         It may be repeated in 10 minutes if ineffective

c.         It may be given before epinephrine or as a one time dose following epinephrine

d.         Vasopressin is a potent vasoconstrictor that increases blood pressure and systemic vascular resistance

Answers
11. d. 1mg of a 1:10,000 solution
12. a. Must be given slowly over 2 minutes
13. a. 1mg
14. e. Preexisting hypokalemia.
15. b. It may be repeated in 10 minutes if ineffective