Emergency Response Procedures Flashcards

A pharmacist discovers a patient has ingested an unknown quantity of acetaminophen 3 hours ago. Which antidote should be administered?

Answer: N-acetylcysteine

N-acetylcysteine replenishes glutathione stores and prevents hepatotoxicity following acetaminophen overdose.

During a hazardous drug spill in the pharmacy, the FIRST action a pharmacist should take is:

Answer: Alert all personnel and clear the area

Alerting personnel and clearing the area prevents additional exposure before cleanup procedures begin.

Which class of fire extinguisher is appropriate for a flammable liquid fire in a pharmacy setting?

Answer: Class B

Class B extinguishers are designed for flammable liquid fires, including solvents and alcohols common in pharmacy settings.

A patient presents with suspected opioid overdose showing pinpoint pupils and respiratory depression. The IMMEDIATE intervention is:

Answer: Administer naloxone

Naloxone is the opioid antagonist that rapidly reverses respiratory depression and CNS depression in opioid overdose.

Under USP , which personal protective equipment is REQUIRED when handling a hazardous drug spill?

Answer: Double gloves, gown, eye protection, and respiratory protection

USP requires double gloves, chemotherapy gown, eye/face protection, and respiratory protection for hazardous drug spill cleanup.

A benzodiazepine overdose patient is unresponsive. The reversal agent of choice is:

Answer: Flumazenil

Flumazenil is a competitive benzodiazepine receptor antagonist used to reverse benzodiazepine-induced CNS depression.

When a fire alarm sounds in a pharmacy, staff should follow the RACE protocol. What does the 'C' in RACE stand for?

Answer: Contain the fire by closing doors

In the RACE protocol, 'C' stands for Contain — closing doors and windows to prevent fire spread.