Emergency Response Procedures Flashcards

A patient receives 10 times the prescribed insulin dose. After confirming hypoglycemia, which treatment is MOST appropriate for an unconscious patient?

Answer: IV dextrose 50%

IV dextrose 50% provides rapid glucose delivery for severe hypoglycemia when the patient cannot take oral treatment.

The Poison Control Center national hotline number that pharmacists should know is:

Answer: 1-800-222-1222

1-800-222-1222 is the 24/7 national Poison Control Center hotline providing expert toxicology guidance.

During a power outage, which refrigerated medications require IMMEDIATE action to preserve?

Answer: Insulin and certain biologics

Insulin and biologics require continuous refrigeration (2–8°C) and must be prioritized during power outages to prevent degradation.

A patient presents with tricyclic antidepressant (TCA) overdose with widened QRS complex. The treatment of choice is:

Answer: Sodium bicarbonate IV

Sodium bicarbonate alkalinizes the blood and increases sodium channel availability, reversing TCA-induced cardiac toxicity.

Under OSHA's Hazard Communication Standard, Safety Data Sheets (SDS) must be:

Answer: Readily accessible to employees during all work shifts

OSHA requires SDS documents to be immediately accessible to employees during all work shifts for any chemical in the workplace.

Andexanet alfa is indicated for reversal of which anticoagulant class?

Answer: Factor Xa inhibitors

Andexanet alfa is a modified recombinant Factor Xa decoy that specifically reverses Factor Xa inhibitors such as rivaroxaban and apixaban.

A pharmacy receives a suspicious white powder in the mail. According to CDC bioterrorism guidelines, staff should FIRST:

Answer: Evacuate, isolate the area, and call 911

CDC guidelines for suspicious packages require immediate evacuation, area isolation, and contacting emergency services.