NAPLEX (North American Pharmacist Licensure Examination) Practice Exam 2025 - Free NAPLEX Practice Questions and Study Guide

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What is the initial action for ventricular tachycardia with a pulse?

Immediate defibrillation

Perform ACLS

Administer antiarrhythmics

The initial action for ventricular tachycardia with a pulse is to administer antiarrhythmics. Immediate defibrillation is incorrect because that is the initial action for ventricular fibrillation, not tachycardia. Performing ACLS is incorrect because that is a general approach for managing cardiac arrest, but is not specific to ventricular tachycardia. Starting anticoagulation therapy is incorrect because it is not the initial action for ventricular tachycardia with a pulse. It may be necessary at some point for certain patients, but it is not the first action to take. Administering antiarrhythmics is the most appropriate initial action because it can help regulate the tachycardic rhythm and prevent the patient from going into cardiac arrest.

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