ACLS Drugs

Question 1

Epinephrine

Answer 1

1 mg 1:10,000 IV/IO
2 mg ETT

Infusion: 2-10 mcg/min

Question 2

Amiodarone

Answer 2

300 mg IV x 1
May repeat 150 mg bolus x 1

Maintenance: 1 mg/min x 6 hr, then 0.5 mg/min x 18 hr

Peds: 5 mg/kg

Question 3

Atropine

Answer 3

0.5 mg IV (may repeat up to 3 mg)

Peds: 0.02 mg/kg (min 0.1 mg, max 1 mg/dose, 3 mg max)

Question 4

Adenosine

Answer 4

6 mg IVP rapidly followed by flush,

Then 12 mg x 2

Question 5

Magnesium

Answer 5

1-2 gm, then infusion for torsades.

4-6 gm for eclampsia, drip 1-2 gm/hr.

Peds: 25-50 mg/kg.

Question 6

Sodium bicarbonate

Answer 6

1 mEq/kg

Question 7

Vasopressin

Answer 7

40 U x 1