#1
In ACLS, what is the role of magnesium sulfate?
Antiarrhythmia
ExplanationAntiarrhythmia - Role of magnesium sulfate in ACLS
#2
In ACLS, what is the role of sodium bicarbonate?
Correction of metabolic acidosis
ExplanationCorrection of metabolic acidosis - Role of sodium bicarbonate in ACLS
#3
Which medication is commonly used for sedation during ACLS procedures?
Midazolam
ExplanationMidazolam - Commonly used for sedation during ACLS
#4
In ACLS, what is the purpose of administering intravenous fluids?
Improve oxygen delivery
ExplanationImprove oxygen delivery - Purpose of administering IV fluids in ACLS
#5
Which medication is commonly used for the treatment of anaphylaxis in ACLS?
Epinephrine
ExplanationEpinephrine - Commonly used for anaphylaxis in ACLS
#6
Which medication is commonly used as an antiarrhythmic agent in ACLS?
Amiodarone
ExplanationAmiodarone - Antiarrhythmic agent in ACLS
#7
In ACLS, what is the recommended dose of epinephrine for cardiac arrest?
1 mg
Explanation1 mg - Recommended dose of epinephrine for cardiac arrest in ACLS
#8
What is the recommended initial dose of atropine in ACLS for symptomatic bradycardia?
0.5 mg
Explanation0.5 mg - Recommended initial dose of atropine in ACLS for symptomatic bradycardia
#9
Which medication is commonly used for rapid termination of supraventricular tachycardia (SVT) in ACLS?
Adenosine
ExplanationAdenosine - Commonly used for rapid termination of SVT in ACLS
#10
Which of the following medications is commonly used for rate control in atrial fibrillation during ACLS?
Metoprolol
ExplanationMetoprolol - Commonly used for rate control in AF during ACLS
#11
Which of the following is a reversible cause of cardiac arrest in ACLS algorithms?
Hypovolemia
ExplanationHypovolemia - Reversible cause of cardiac arrest in ACLS algorithms
#12
What is the primary action of vasopressin in ACLS?
Vasoconstriction
ExplanationVasoconstriction - Primary action of vasopressin in ACLS
#13
What is the primary mechanism of action of nitroglycerin in ACLS?
Vasodilation
ExplanationVasodilation - Primary mechanism of action of nitroglycerin in ACLS
#14
Which antiarrhythmic medication is classified as a class III agent and may be used for ventricular fibrillation and pulseless ventricular tachycardia?
Amiodarone
ExplanationAmiodarone - Class III agent used for VF and pulseless VT in ACLS
#15
Which medication is considered a calcium channel blocker and may be used for rate control in atrial fibrillation during ACLS?
Verapamil
ExplanationVerapamil - Calcium channel blocker for rate control in AF during ACLS