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ACLS – Advanced Cardiac Life Support

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Question 10

A 35-year-old woman presents to the emergency department with a chief complaint of palpitations. She has no chest discomfort, shortness of breath, or lightheadedness. Which of the following is indicated first?

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    Give adenosine 3 mg IV bolus
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    Give adenosine 12 mg IV slow push (over 1 to 2 minutes)
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    Perform vagal maneuvers
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    Give metoprolol 5 mg IV and repeat if necessary
Question 11

Identify the rhythm by selecting the best single answer:

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    Normal sinus rhythm
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    Sinus tachycardia
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    Sinus bradycardia
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    Reentry supraventricular tachycardia
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    First-degree AV Block
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    Second-degree AV Block (Mobitz 1 Wenckebach)
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    Second-degree AV Block (Mobitz II Block)
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    Third-degree AV Block
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    Atrial fibrillation
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    Atrial flutter
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    Monomorphic ventricular tachycardia
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    Polymorphic ventricular tachycardia
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    Coarse ventricular fibrillation
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    Fine ventricular fibrillation
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    Agonal rhythm/asystole
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    Pulseless electrical activity
Question 12

A patient has sinus bradycardia with a rate of 36 per minute. Atropine has been administered to a total dose of 3 mg. A transcutaneous pacemaker has failed to capture. The patient is confused and blood pressure is 100/60 mmHg. Which of the following is now indicated?

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    Start epinephrine 2 to 10 ug/min
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    Start dopamine 10-20 ug/kg per minute
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    Give normal saline bolus 250 ml_ to 500 ml_
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    Give additional 1 mg atropine