ACLS – Pharmacology Written Exam 2024.

ACLS – Pharmacology Written Exam 2024. You are caring for a 66-year-old man with a history of a large intracerebral hemorrhage 2 months ago. He is being evaluated for another acute stroke. The CT scan is negative for hemorrhage. The patient is receiving oxygen via nasal cannula at 2 L/min, and an IV has been established. His blood pressure is 180/100 mm Hg. Which drug do you anticipate giving to this patient? A. aspirin B. glucose (D50) C. nicardipine D. rtPA - CORRECT ANSWER A. aspirin A patient with sinus bradycardia and a heart rate of 42/min has diaphoresis and a blood pressure of 80/60 mm Hg. What is the initial dose of atropine? A. 0.1 mg B. 0.5 mg C. 1 mg D. 3 mg - CORRECT ANSWER B. 0.5 mg A patient with STEMI has ongoing chest discomfort. Heparin 4000 units IV bolus and a heparin infusion of 1000 unit per hour are being administered. The patient did not take aspirin because he has a history of gastritis, which was treated 5 years ago. What is your next action? A. give aspirin 160 to 325 mg to chew B. give clopidogrel 300 mg orally C. give enteric-coated aspirin 75 mg orally D. give enteric-coated aspirin 325 mg rectally - CORRECT ANSWER A. give aspirin 160 to 325 mg to chew A patient is in pulseless ventricular tachycardia. Two shocks and 1 dose of epinephrine have been given. Which drug should be given next?