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ACLS Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support POSTTEST (2024) 50 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS A+..A 48-year-old man became unresponsive shortly after presenting to you with nausea and generalized chest discomfort. You observe gasping breathing and are unsure if you feel a pulse. You should know: A. Call for help and begin chest compressions. B. Wait until breathing stops and then check again for a pulse. C. Begin chest compressions only if you are certain a pulse is absent. D. Observe the patient for ...

What are examples of Na Channel Blockers? - Answer Lidocaine and Mexiletine. What are Na Channel Blockers used for? - Answer Ventricular dysrhythmias. Nursing interventions for Na Channel Blockers? - Answer Monitor HR and BP. Hold medication if SBP< 100 to HR <60. What are examples of Beta Blockers? - Answer Propanolol, Metoprolol, and Sotalol. What are Beta Blockers used for? - Answer Fast HR- Atrial, SVT, and Ventricular (not first line for ventricular). Nur...

Name three causes of atrial standstill Myocardial Infarction Digitalis glycosides Hyperkalemia A 59 yo female with ischemic cardiomyopathy presents with palpitations, lightheadedness, insomnia and feels jittery. She has a CRT-D device. Takes Furosemide, potassium, lisinopril, carvedilol and amiodarone. Seeing short runs of VT on her device interrogation. Hyperthyroidism What would be your best next step for ordering tests? Thyroid panel Which antiarrhythmic drug is least likely to inc...

A 48-year-old man became unresponsive shortly after presenting to you with nausea and generalized chest discomfort. You observe gasping breathing and are unsure if you feel a pulse. You should now: A. Call for help and begin chest compressions. B. Wait until breathing stops and then check again for a pulse. C. Begin chest compressions only if you are certain a pulse is absent. D. Observe the patient for 2 minutes, then reassess his breathing and pulse. A. Call for help and begin chest com...

1. A patient with a history of atrial fibrillation has had a worsening of his or her condition. The nurse knows that the drug of choice for long-term stabilization of atrial fibrillation following electrocardioversion is what? a. Disopyramide (Norpace) b. Moricizine (Ethmozine) c. Procainamide (Pronestyl) d. Quinidine (generic) Ans: D Feedback: Quinidine is often the drug of choice for long-term stabilization of atrial fibrillation after the rhythm is converted by electrocardioversion. ...

ICD Battery Types - 1. Li/SVO: Lithium/Silver-Vanadium Oxide (1st gen.) 2. Lithium/Manganese Dioxide (2 manufacturers) 3. Lithium/Silver-Vanadium Oxide-Carbon Monofluoride (2 manufacturers -MDT) Capacitor Types - -Aluminum Electrolytic -Tantalum 5 Phases of Cardiac Action Potential - *Phase 0: influx of Na+ (depolarization - conduction velocity) *Phase 1: transient efflux of K+ (how quickly the cell can be depolarized again) *Phase 2: influx of Ca 2+ & Na+ (") *Phase 3: efflux of K+...

Pharmacology NCLEX DRUGSGlycosides - correct answer Digoxin, Amrinone Inotrope, chronotrope, dromotope Control contraction and rate Vasodilators - correct answer Nitrates Decrease preload ACE Inhibitors/ARBs - correct answer Lisiniopril, Losartan Decrease afterload Diuretics - correct answer Furosemide, Aldactone Decrease preload and afterload Beta Blockers - correct answer Metoprolol Inotrope, chronotrope Control contraction and rate Class I: Sodium Channel Blockers A - co...

IBHRE Questions and Answers 100% Solved Which of the following is described by Ohm's Law? V=IR voltage=current x resistance * Electrophysiologic recorder filters that are sufficient to process intracardiac electrograms must allow passage of frequencies up to: A. 5 Hz B. 50 Hz C. 500 Hz D. 500 kHz E. 50 MHz c. 500 Hz Electrophysiologic recorder filters should have the ability to process 30-40Hz and 400-500Hz * Torsades de Pointes is LEAST likely to occur after administration of whi...

MRA recommendation for CHF 1. symptomatic HFrEF </= 35% 2. Post-MI with </=40% and either HF symptoms or DM MRA CI 1. eGFR <30 2. SCr >/=2.5 in male, >/=2.0 in female 3. K >5.0 4. pt already on combination therapy with ACEI + ARB (d/t increase risk of hyperkalemia with MRA) Hydralazine/isosorbide recommended for which CHF patients? 1. AA patients with NYHA class III/IV taking ACEI/ARB , BB +/- MRA 2. any symptomatic HFrEF patients who are intolerant to ACE...

Class 1 Antiarrhythmic Mechanism - ANS Sodium (Na) Channel Blockers Class II Antiarrhythmic Mechanism - ANS Beta Blockers Class III Antiarrhythmic Mechanism - ANS Potassium (K) Channel Blockers Class IV Antiarrhythmic Mechanism - ANS L-Type Calcium (Ca) Channel Blocker Class A drugs - ANS -Quinidine (rarely used) -Procainamide -Disopyramide. Na Channel blockers that raise APD Class Ib drugs - ANS -Lidocaine -Mexiletine -Phenytoin Na Channel blockers th...