ACLS DRUG QUIZ Editions. All Questions & Answers. Already Graded A+

ACLS DRUG QUIZ 2024-2025 Editions.
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Adenosine - ANSIndication: stable narrow complex SVT
Precaution: posion/drug induce tachycardia or 2 or 3 degree heart block
Route: IV rapid push
Dosage: 6 mg follow by a 20mL of NS raise extremity, second dosage of 12 mg if
needed, 1-2min

Amiodarone - ANSIndication: life threatening arrhythmia such as VF, pulse-less VT,
unresponsive to shock delivery, CPR, and vasopressin
Precaution: Rapid infusion can lead to hypotension
Route: IV
Dosage: 300 mg, second dose of 150 mg

Aspirin - ANSIndication: any person with symptom of ischemic pain such as crushing,
pressure
Precaution: known hypersenisivity to aspirin
Route: PO
Dosage: 160 mg-325 mg nonenteric tablet

Atropine - ANSIndication: use in sinus symptomatic bradycardia
Precaution: avoid hypothermic bradycardia
Route: IV
Dosage: 0.5 mg (every 3-5 min) max 3 mg

Dopamine - ANSIndication:second line of drug for bradycardia
Precaution: do not mix with sodium bicarbonate
Route: IV
Dosage:2-20 mcg/kg/mi

Epinephrine - ANSIndication: cardiac arrest: VF, pulse-less VT, asystole, PEA
Precaution: higher dosage needed to treat poison/drug induce shock
Route: IV
Dosage: 1mg every 3-5 min followed by a 20mL of NS raised extremity

Lidocaine - ANSIndication: Atlernative use for amiodarone in cardiac arrest: VF/VT
Precaution: discontinue if toxicity develop
Route: IV
Dosage: 1-1.5 mg max 3mg