KAPS Emergency Response Procedures 2

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

N-acetylcysteine

Answer

Naloxone

Answer

Flumazenil

Answer

Activated charcoal alone

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

Alert all personnel and clear the area

Answer

Clean up the spill immediately

Answer

Call 911

Answer

Document the incident

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

Class B

Answer

Class A

Answer

Class C

Answer

Class D

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

Administer naloxone

Answer

Administer activated charcoal

Answer

Perform gastric lavage

Answer

Administer flumazenil

Question 5

Under USP <800>, which personal protective equipment is REQUIRED when handling a hazardous drug spill?

Accepted Answer

Double gloves, gown, eye protection, and respiratory protection

Answer

Nitrile gloves only

Answer

Standard latex gloves and lab coat

Answer

Face shield only

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

Flumazenil

Answer

Naloxone

Answer

Physostigmine

Answer

Atropine

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

Contain the fire by closing doors

Answer

Call 911

Answer

Check for patients

Answer

Cease all operations