KAPS Emergency Response Procedures 4

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

IV dextrose 50%

Answer

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

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

1-800-222-1222

Answer

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

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

Insulin and certain biologics

Answer

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

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

Sodium bicarbonate IV

Answer

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

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Readily accessible to employees during all work shifts

Answer

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

(KAPS) Knowledge Assessment of Pharmaceutical Sciences Practice Test

(KAPS) Knowledge Assessment of Pharmaceutical Sciences Practice Test

KAPS Emergency Response Procedures 4