1. How many doses of acetaminophen are sold each year in the US?
A. 10 Billion
B. 25 Billion
C. 35 Billion
D. 50 Billion
2. In the United States acetaminophen poisoning is the leading cause of:
A. Liver failure
B. Heart failure
C. Renal failure
D. Pancreatic failure
3. In January, 2014 the maximum amount of acetaminophen permitted in an acetaminophen-opioid combination product is:
A. 275 mg
B. 300 mg
C. 325 mg
D. 500 mg
4. Liquid pediatric acetaminophen products are now available only in one concentration of:
A. 80 mg/0.8 ml
B. 160 mg/5 ml
C. 325 mg/15 ml
D. 650 mg/30 ml
5. Acetaminophen is metabolized to a highly toxic substance referred to as:
A. APAP
B. CYP2E1
C. AAPCC
D. NAPQI
6. When an overdose of acetaminophen is ingested, what hepato-protective substance is depleted?
A. Glutathione
B. Mercapturic acid
C. Cytochrome oxidase
D. Creatinine
7. The generally accepted amount of acetaminophen that is potentially toxic in adults is:
A. 100 mg/kg
B. 150 mg/kg
C. 200 mg/kg
D. 300 mg/kg
8. In a child less than 6 years of age, what is considered to be a supratherapeutic amount of acetaminophen over a 24-hour period?
A. 100 mg/kg
B. 150 mg/kg
C. 200 mg/kg
D. 300 mg/kg
9. When acetaminophen is taken in the maximum daily dose of 4 grams over a prolonged period of time, what laboratory value may exhibit a mild increase?
A. Red blood count
B. Serum triglycerides
C. Lactic acid dehydrogenase
D. Serum transaminases
10. Which type of alcohol user is at a greater risk of developing acetaminophen toxicity?
A. First time drinker
B. Binge drinker
C. Social drinker
D. Chronic alcoholic
11. Which gastrointestinal decontamination technique may useful in the management of an individual who ingested an overdose of acetaminophen?
A. Ipecac syrup-induced emesis
B. Gastric lavage
C. Activated charcoal
D. Cathartics
12. Acetylcysteine is thought to serve as a precursor of:
A. Glutathione
B. Methionine
C. Endorphin
D. Mercapturic acid
13. The total dose of the intravenous acetylcysteine that is used in the treatment of acetaminophen overdosage is:
A. 100 mg/kg
B. 150 mg/kg
C. 200 mg/kg
D. 300 mg/kg
14. The most common side effects associated with acetylcysteine is:
A. Dermal
B. Cardiovascular
C. Gastrointestinal
D. Neurological
15. What excipient was removed from most intravenous acetylcysteine products to reduce the risk of adverse reactions:
A. Succimer
B. EDTA
C. Dimercaprol
D. Benzyl alcohol
16. The most common medication error involving the parenteral use of acetylcysteine is:
A. Interruption of therapy
B. Incorrect dose
C. Incorrect infusion rate
D. Inadequate dilution
17. The toll free telephone number to reach the nearest US poison control center is:
A. 1-866-POISONS
B. 1-800-233-3322
C. 1-866-724-4444
D. 1-800-222-1222
18. The preferred abbreviation for acetaminophen on a prescription label is:
A. APAP
B. ACET
C. TYNL
D. None of the above
19. The approximate number of pharmaceutical products that contain acetaminophen is:
A. 400
B. 600
C. 900
D. 1200
Evaluation Questions
20. To what extent did the program meet objective #1?
A. Excellent
B. Very Good
C. Good
D. Fair
E. Poor
21. To what extent did the program meet objective #2?
A. Excellent
B. Very Good
C. Good
D. Fair
E. Poor
22. To what extent did the program meet objective #3?
A. Excellent
B. Very Good
C. Good
D. Fair
E. Poor
23. To what extent did the program meet objective #4?
A. Excellent
B. Very Good
C. Good
D. Fair
E. Poor
24. To what extent did the program meet objective #5?
A. Excellent
B. Very Good
C. Good
D. Fair
E. Poor
25. Rate the effectiveness of how well the program related to your educational needs:
A. Excellent
B. Very Good
C. Good
D. Fair
E. Poor
26. Rate how well the active learning strategies (questions, cases, discussions) were appropriate and effective learning tools:
A. Excellent
B. Very Good
C. Good
D. Fair
E. Poor
27. Rate the quality of the faculty:
A. Excellent
B. Very Good
C. Good
D. Fair
E. Poor
28. Rate the effectiveness and the overall usefulness of the material presented:
A. Excellent
B. Very Good
C. Good
D. Fair
E. Poor
29. Rate the appropriateness of the examination for this activity:
A. Excellent
B. Very Good
C. Good
D. Fair
E. Poor
30. Rate the effectiveness of how well the activity related to your practice needs:
A. Excellent
B. Very Good
C. Good
D. Fair
E. Poor
31. Rate the effectiveness of how well the activity will help you improve patient care:
A. Excellent
B. Very Good
C. Good
D. Fair
E. Poor
32. Will the information presented cause you to change your practice?
A. Yes
B. No
33. Are you committed to making these changes?
A. Yes
B. No
34. As a result of this activity, did you learn something new?
A. Yes
B. No
35. What is your practice setting or area of practice?
A. Community Pharmacy/Independent
B. Community Pharmacy/Chain
C. Hospital/Health Systems
D. Long-term Care
E. Managed Care/PBM
F. Oncology/Specialty Pharmacy
G. Research
H. Regulatory/Government
I. Industry/Manufacturing
36. How many years have you been in practice?
A. <5
B. 5 – 10
C. 11 – 20
D. >20