PA EMS ALS Protocol Quiz and Correct Answers

PA EMS ALS Protocol Quiz and Correct Answers A 56 year old male is apneic and pulseless at the dialysis clinic. You suspect him to be hyperkalemic. Which 2 medications should be considered for this case? - Correct Answer Sodium Bicarbonate & Calcium Choloride You have administered amiodarone to a 65 year old male in ventricular fibrillation. [1] How long must you wait to administer a second dose? - Correct Answer 10 minutes You have administered amiodarone to a 65 year old male in ventricular fibrillation. [2] What will be the second dose of amiodarone? - Correct Answer 150mg You have administered amiodarone to a 65 year old male in ventricular fibrillation. [3] What is the maximum dose of amiodarone? - Correct Answer 450mg During continuous CPR the crew should switch compressors every ________ compressions. - Correct Answer 200 A 34 year old female is pulseless and apneic. By-standers state that the patient was prescribed a Elavil yesterday. You find an empty prescription bottle for this tricyclic antidepressant. What medication is medical command most likely to order for this overdose? - Correct Answer Sodium Bicarbonate A 64 year old male is apneic and pulseless.The monitor reveals Torsades de pointes?You have administered a vasopressor. [1] What is the "anti-arrhythmic" drug of choice for this rhythm? - Correct Answer Magnesium Sulfate