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1

What is the most appropriate next step in the management of this unstable patient?

An ICU patient with a recent heart surgery develops sustained ventricular tachycardia and shows signs of instability, such as hypotension and altered mental status.

Hint: The treatment needs to address the unstable condition of the patient promptly and effectively to restore normal heart rhythm.
2

What is the next best step after confirming ventricular tachycardia on the AED?

A 62-year-old male with a history of ischemic heart disease collapses while jogging. Bystanders call 911 and begin CPR. After diagnosis all signs indicate ventricular tachycardia.

Hint: The AED is designed to identify life-threatening arrhythmias and prompt immediate action to correct them.
3

What is the appropriate management for a stable patient with monomorphic ventricular tachycardia?

A 45-year-old female in the emergency department presents with a heart rate of 180 bpm and is conscious. An ECG shows monomorphic ventricular tachycardia. She is stable but anxious.

Hint: The patient is stable but has a high heart rate that needs precise intervention to restore normal rhythm safely.
4

What is the first priority in managing this patient?

During a code blue, a 67-year-old male in cardiac arrest is found to have pulseless ventricular tachycardia on the monitor. CPR is initiated immediately.

Hint: The initial focus should be maintaining circulation to vital organs during cardiac arrest.
5

What is the most appropriate treatment option for this patient?

A patient is in the hospital for chest pain and suddenly develops ventricular tachycardia that is sustained but with a pulse. The patient is stable and conscious.

Hint: The patient is stable but requires an intervention that can safely reset the heart's rhythm.
6

What is the next step in management for this patient?

During ACLS protocols, a patient initially found in ventricular tachycardia converts to ventricular fibrillation after the first shock.

Hint: The first priority is to maintain circulation while preparing for the next steps in the ACLS protocol.
7

Which of the following is the most appropriate pharmacological treatment?

A 55-year-old male is brought to the emergency department after experiencing multiple episodes of palpitations. His ECG shows ventricular tachycardia without any structural heart disease.

Hint: The treatment involves a medication that can stabilize the heart's electrical activity effectively and is administered intravenously for rapid action.
8

When should epinephrine be administered during the resuscitation process?

A 72-year-old woman in cardiac arrest is found to be in pulseless ventricular tachycardia. The CPR team is actively resuscitating her.

Hint: This medication should be administered early and at regular intervals during the resuscitation process to increase the likelihood of a successful outcome.
9

What is the most appropriate initial intervention for this patient?

A 40-year-old man suddenly collapses in a restaurant. Bystanders call for help, and an AED indicates ventricular tachycardia.

Hint: Before proceeding with specific treatments, it's crucial to assess the presence of a pulse to guide further actions.
10

Which medication can be considered if amiodarone fails to control the ventricular tachycardia?

A patient with a known history of ventricular tachycardia presents to the emergency department with worsening symptoms despite being on antiarrhythmic medication.

Hint: This medication is often used as an alternative to amiodarone for controlling ventricular tachycardia, especially in acute situations.

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