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

Epinephrine 1:1000 given intramuscularly into the anterolateral thigh is the first-line treatment for anaphylaxis.

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

Immediate copious water irrigation for at least 15 minutes dilutes and removes caustic chemicals from the eye.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

CMS

Answer

CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) regulates emergency medication kit contents and access in long-term care facilities.

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

4F-PCC provides rapid reversal of warfarin anticoagulation in life-threatening bleeding situations with faster onset than FFP.

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

Patient safety is paramount; immediate care must be provided while simultaneously notifying the prescriber.

(KAPS) Knowledge Assessment of Pharmaceutical Sciences Practice Test