Question

A 69-year-old man with chest discomfort and dyspnoea is found pulseless with asystole. ACLS drug dosing recommendation?

Accepted Answer

Epinephrine 1 mg IV every 3-5 minutes

Answer

Amiodarone 300 mg IV then 150 mg for asystole

Answer

Vasopressin 40 units instead of epinephrine

Answer

High-dose epinephrine 5 mg IV

Answer

Bicarbonate routinely with first epinephrine dose

Practice question

A 69-year-old man with chest discomfort and dyspnoea is found pulseless with asystole. ACLS drug dosing recommendation?