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Question practice

Questions drawn from the realities of Pharmacy PGY-2 Emergency Medicine

Practise explaining the clinical decisions, patient conversations and career experiences that matter in Pharmacy PGY-2 Emergency Medicine—then handle follow-ups that ask for evidence behind your first answer.

1. 01

   Describe a moment during your PGY-1 rotations where you felt uniquely challenged by a toxicology case or a critical care medication management scenario in the ED, and how that experience reinforced your desire for advanced training.

2. 02

   A patient with severe acute agitation and suspected stimulant intoxication is combative and a danger to themselves and staff; the team asks for your recommendation for rapid tranquilization – what pharmacotherapy do you suggest and why?

3. 03

   A patient's family member is distraught and demanding a specific medication they read about online for a non-emergent condition, but it is not indicated or available in the ED; how do you manage this challenging interaction while maintaining professionalism and patient trust?

4. 04

   An agitated patient with suspected psychosis refuses all oral medications, including those necessary for their immediate and long-term safety; the ED physician is considering involuntary intramuscular administration – what are your ethical considerations and pharmacologic role?

5. 05

   Our institution is considering implementing a new order set for septic shock in the ED; what key pharmacotherapy elements would you advocate for inclusion based on current evidence, and why?

6. 06

   Having reviewed our fellowship program structure, which specific rotations or longitudinal experiences do you anticipate will be most beneficial for your growth as a specialized emergency medicine pharmacist, and why?