KAPS Emergency Response Procedures 3

Question 1

A patient is experiencing anaphylaxis following vaccine administration. The FIRST-LINE treatment is:

Accepted Answer

Epinephrine 1:1000 IM injection

Answer

Diphenhydramine 50 mg IV

Answer

Hydrocortisone 100 mg IV

Answer

Albuterol inhaler

Question 2

A pharmacy employee is accidentally splashed in the eyes with a caustic chemical. The immediate action is to:

Accepted Answer

Flush the eye with water for at least 15 minutes

Answer

Apply a neutralizing solution to the eye

Answer

Apply antibiotic eye drops

Answer

Cover the eye and transport to ER

Question 3

Which organization sets requirements for emergency medication kits in long-term care facilities?

Accepted Answer

CMS

Answer

FDA

Answer

DEA

Answer

ASHP

Question 4

A patient on warfarin presents with INR of 9.8 and active bleeding. The MOST appropriate emergency reversal agent is:

Accepted Answer

4-factor prothrombin complex concentrate (4F-PCC)

Answer

Vitamin K alone

Answer

Fresh frozen plasma

Answer

Protamine sulfate

Question 5

In the event of a medication error resulting in patient harm, the FIRST step under ISMP guidelines is:

Accepted Answer

Notify the prescriber and provide immediate patient care

Answer

File an incident report

Answer

Consult legal counsel

Answer

Notify the state board of pharmacy

Question 6

Which reversal agent is used for direct thrombin inhibitor (dabigatran) overdose?

Accepted Answer

Idarucizumab

Answer

Vitamin K

Answer

Protamine sulfate

Answer

Andexanet alfa

Question 7

A pharmacy employee sustains a needlestick injury. The FIRST immediate action should be:

Accepted Answer

Wash the wound with soap and water

Answer

Report to occupational health

Answer

Apply antiseptic and notify supervisor

Answer

Immediately begin post-exposure prophylaxis