ACLS

Question 1

1) What is first line drug for Bradyarrhythmia/hemodynamic compromise

2) What is 2nd line drugs for Bradyarrhythmia/hemodynamic compromise. hint (2 drugs)

Answer 1

1) Atropine

2) Epinephrine & Dopamine

Question 2

What are signs of hemodynamic compromise
hint: 5

Answer 2

1) Changes in metal status
2) Ischemic chest discomfort
3) Hypotension
4) Sign of shock
5) Acute heart failure

Question 3

1) What is first line drug for Tachyarrhythmia with a pulse, QRS complex NARROW, the rhythm is regular, and patient is not hemodynamic compromise

Answer 3

1) Adenosine: 6mg via rapid IV push followed by 10 -20 ml normal saline flush

Question 4

1) What is the first line non-drug for Tachycardia with a pulse, Wide complex, hemodynamic compromise

2) What 1st, 2nd and 3rd line drug

Answer 4

1) Synchronized cardioversion

2) Procainamide, Amiodarone, Sotalol

Question 5

What are examples of Narrow-Complex Tachyarrhythmias

Answer 5

1) Sinus Tachycardia
2) Atrial flutter
3) Supraventricular Tachycardia
4) Atrial Fibrillation

Question 6

What are examples of Bradyarrhythmia’s

Answer 6

1) Sinus Bradycardia
2) First-degree AV block
3) 2nd degree AV block (type I and type II)
4) 3rd degree AV block (complete)

Question 7

What are examples of Wide-Complex Tachyarrhythmias

Answer 7

1) Monomorphic ventricles tachycardia
2) Polymorphic ventricular tachycardia
3) Torsades de pointes
4) Ventricular fibrillation

Question 8

What rhythms associated with cardiac arrest

Answer 8

1) Ventricular Fibrillation
2) Pulseless ventricular tachycardia
3) Pulseless electrical activity
4) Asystole

Question 9

What are cardiac markers for suspected ACS?

(Acute Coronary Syndromes)
ACS- a sudden reduction in the blood suply to the heart

Answer 9

Troponin