Question

A 64-year-old with out-of-hospital VF arrest receives defibrillation. Which medication dosing aligns with current adult ACLS recommendations?

Accepted Answer

Amiodarone 300 mg first, then avoid epinephrine

Answer

Epinephrine 1 mg IV once, no repeat

Answer

Vasopressin 40 units IV instead of epinephrine

Answer

Epinephrine 1 mg IV every 3-5 minutes

Answer

High-dose epinephrine 5 mg IV every cycle

Practice question

A 64-year-old with out-of-hospital VF arrest receives defibrillation. Which medication dosing aligns with current adult ACLS recommendations?