Critical Care Self-Assessment Program 2025 Overview
Who are the series editors for the CCSAP 2025? - correct answer Zachary R. Smith, Pharm.D.,
FCCP, BCPS, BCCCP and Lisa Hall Zimmerman, Pharm.D., FCCP, FCCM, BCPS, BCCCP, BCNSP.
What organizations collaborate on Critical Care Pharmacy activities? - correct answer The
American College of Clinical Pharmacy (ACCP) and the American Society of Health-System
Pharmacists (ASHP).
What is the purpose of the CCSAP? - correct answer To provide clinical pharmacists with
pertinent therapeutic updates to enhance their practice skills and improve patient outcomes.
What is the release date for CCSAP 2025? - correct answer March 17, 2025.
What is the recertification deadline for CCSAP 2025? - correct answer March 17, 2026.
What is the ACPE deadline for CCSAP 2025? - correct answer March 17, 2028.
How many minimum hours are required for CCSAP 2025? - correct answer 15.0 hours.
What new features are introduced in CCSAP 2025? - correct answer Second-Chance Posttest
Option, the ability to complete single chapters/features for credit, and a 12-month
recertification posttest window.
What is the role of the Faculty Panel Chair in the CCSAP? - correct answer To work with the
Series Editors to refine the list of chapters and features for each release.
How does the CCSAP ensure the relevance of its content? - correct answer By collaborating
with a faculty panel and generalist BCCCP reviewers to review published evidence on clinical
topics.
What format is available for CCSAP 2025? - correct answer Both book format and e-media
format.
What functionality does the e-media version of CCSAP offer? - correct answer Electronic
annotation, including highlighting and adding sticky notes, and access to hyperlinks for further
learning.
What should readers be aware of regarding hyperlinks in the CCSAP? - correct answer Links
may lead to third-party websites not affiliated with ACCP, and ACCP assumes no liability for
material accessed on these sites.
What resources are provided at the start of each learning activity in CCSAP? - correct answer
Tables of selected abbreviations and reference ranges for common laboratory tests.
What is the role of the CCSAP Series Editors in the content development? - correct answer They
design each year's release based on the BPS Pharmacotherapy Specialist Certification Content
Outline and refine topics for relevance.
,What is the significance of the evidence-based updates in CCSAP? - correct answer They are
used to self-assess clinical skills and improve patient outcomes.
What is the educational background of Zachary R. Smith? - correct answer Clinical Pharmacy
Specialist - Critical Care, Pulmonary Hypertension, and Adjunct Assistant Professor at Wayne
State University College of Pharmacy.
What is the educational background of Lisa Hall Zimmerman? - correct answer Clinical
Pharmacist Specialist in Emergency Medicine and Adjunct Assistant Professor of Pharmacy
Practice at Wayne State University.
What is the purpose of the generalist BCCCP reviewers in the CCSAP process? - correct answer
To enhance the appropriateness of the material for the recertifying audience.
What is the CCSAP's approach to updating content? - correct answer Only the most relevant
topics are updated in each release based on a complete review of published evidence.
What is the expected outcome of participating in the CCSAP? - correct answer Improvement of
clinical skills and patient outcomes.
How can users access the e-media version of CCSAP? - correct answer By following instructions
provided upon purchase to load the text and self-assessment questions onto their devices.
What is the significance of the 12-month recertification posttest window? - correct answer It
allows participants additional time to complete the posttest for recertification.
What should readers do regarding copyright and licensing for linked pages in CCSAP? - correct
answer Examine the copyright and licensing restrictions and secure necessary permissions.
What should readers check for recommended dosages and contraindications of drugs? - correct
answer Package inserts.
Who is the Director of Professional Development and Marketing for CCSAP 2025? - correct
answer Joanna Gillette, B.A.
What is the ISBN-13 for CCSAP 2025? - correct answer 978-1-964074-17-7.
What is the book release date for CCSAP 2025? - correct answer March 17, 2025.
What is the BCCCP test deadline for CCSAP 2025? - correct answer 11:59 p.m. (Central) on
March 17, 2026.
What is the ACPE test deadline for CCSAP 2025? - correct answer 11:59 p.m. (Central) on March
17, 2028.
What must be checked before submitting a posttest for CCSAP? - correct answer The online
errata for any changes or updates.
,What is the target audience for CCSAP 2025? - correct answer Pharmacotherapy specialists and
advanced-level clinical pharmacists.
How many contact hours of CPE credit can be earned by completing all posttests for CCSAP
2025? - correct answer 23.5 contact hours.
What is the ACPE Activity Number for the Management of HIV and HCV Infection chapter? -
correct answer 0217-9999-25-030-H01-P.
What is one learning objective for the Management of HIV and HCV Infection chapter? - correct
answer Evaluate appropriate antiretroviral therapy in patients admitted to the ICU.
What is the ACPE Activity Number for the Heart Failure in the ICU chapter? - correct answer
0217-9999-25-031-H01-P.
What is one learning objective for the Heart Failure in the ICU chapter? - correct answer
Distinguish differences among hemodynamic profiles used to tailor pharmacotherapies.
What is the ACPE Activity Number for the Rapid Sequence Intubation case series? - correct
answer 0217-9999-25-032-H01-P.
What is one learning objective for the Rapid Sequence Intubation case series? - correct answer
Assess and analyze components of the rapid sequence intubation (RSI) procedure in critically ill
patients.
What must purchasers of the ACCP product do with the PDF? - correct answer They may have
one copy printed for personal educational use.
What is the copyright year for CCSAP 2025? - correct answer 2025
What is the role of Keri A. Sims in CCSAP 2025? - correct answer Consultant, ACCP Publications.
What is the role of Edward Alderman in CCSAP 2025? - correct answer Senior Managing Editor.
What is the role of Peter Burns in CCSAP 2025? - correct answer Managing Editor.
What is the role of Kimma Sheldon-Old in CCSAP 2025? - correct answer Senior Medical Editor.
What is the role of Brent Paloutzian in CCSAP 2025? - correct answer Director, Information
Technology.
What is a requirement for submitting a posttest for BCCCP recertification? - correct answer
Attesting that the test was completed as an individual effort.
What is the importance of checking package inserts for new drugs? - correct answer To ensure
accuracy in dosages and contraindications.
What is the significance of CCSAP™? - correct answer It is a registered trademark of the
American College of Clinical Pharmacy.
, What are the learning objectives related to optimizing patient health outcomes in RSI for
critically ill patients? - correct answer Evaluate and assess for current evidence gaps and areas
for future research as it pertains to pharmacist-related optimization of current RSI practices.
What are the risk factors for developing hepatorenal syndrome (HRS)? - correct answer
Evaluate risk factors for developing hepatorenal syndrome.
How can patient characteristics be analyzed in relation to HRS? - correct answer Analyze
patient characteristics to determine the presence of HRS.
What is the importance of assessing clinical appropriateness of treatments for HRS? - correct
answer Assess the clinical appropriateness of treatments for HRS.
What should be compared when evaluating treatments for HRS? - correct answer Compare and
contrast risk-benefit of treatments for HRS.
What monitoring values are important for treatments of HRS? - correct answer Identify
appropriate monitoring values for treatments for HRS.
How are burns classified in burn management? - correct answer Classify burns according to
depth and size of injury.
What is a critical component of fluid resuscitation for severe burn injury? - correct answer
Devise a fluid resuscitation plan for the patient with severe burn injury.
What type of treatment plan is needed for acute inhalation injury? - correct answer Develop a
pharmacotherapy-centric treatment plan for the patient with acute inhalation injury.
What should a patient-centered analgesia plan after acute burn injury include? - correct answer
Design a patient-centered analgesia plan after acute burn injury.
What treatment plan should be designed for a patient who develops sepsis after a burn injury?
- correct answer Design a treatment plan for the patient who develops sepsis after acute burn
injury.
What should be evaluated in patients with acute spinal cord injury? - correct answer Evaluate
patients for injury patterns and clinical manifestations of acute spinal cord injury.
What is essential for hemodynamic management of acute spinal cord injuries? - correct answer
Develop appropriate therapeutic plans for the hemodynamic management of acute spinal cord
injuries.
What should be distinguished when selecting intravenous vasoactive agents for spinal cord
injury? - correct answer Distinguish effective and safe intravenous vasoactive agent(s) for
achieving individual mean arterial pressure targets.
Who are the series editors for the CCSAP 2025? - correct answer Zachary R. Smith, Pharm.D.,
FCCP, BCPS, BCCCP and Lisa Hall Zimmerman, Pharm.D., FCCP, FCCM, BCPS, BCCCP, BCNSP.
What organizations collaborate on Critical Care Pharmacy activities? - correct answer The
American College of Clinical Pharmacy (ACCP) and the American Society of Health-System
Pharmacists (ASHP).
What is the purpose of the CCSAP? - correct answer To provide clinical pharmacists with
pertinent therapeutic updates to enhance their practice skills and improve patient outcomes.
What is the release date for CCSAP 2025? - correct answer March 17, 2025.
What is the recertification deadline for CCSAP 2025? - correct answer March 17, 2026.
What is the ACPE deadline for CCSAP 2025? - correct answer March 17, 2028.
How many minimum hours are required for CCSAP 2025? - correct answer 15.0 hours.
What new features are introduced in CCSAP 2025? - correct answer Second-Chance Posttest
Option, the ability to complete single chapters/features for credit, and a 12-month
recertification posttest window.
What is the role of the Faculty Panel Chair in the CCSAP? - correct answer To work with the
Series Editors to refine the list of chapters and features for each release.
How does the CCSAP ensure the relevance of its content? - correct answer By collaborating
with a faculty panel and generalist BCCCP reviewers to review published evidence on clinical
topics.
What format is available for CCSAP 2025? - correct answer Both book format and e-media
format.
What functionality does the e-media version of CCSAP offer? - correct answer Electronic
annotation, including highlighting and adding sticky notes, and access to hyperlinks for further
learning.
What should readers be aware of regarding hyperlinks in the CCSAP? - correct answer Links
may lead to third-party websites not affiliated with ACCP, and ACCP assumes no liability for
material accessed on these sites.
What resources are provided at the start of each learning activity in CCSAP? - correct answer
Tables of selected abbreviations and reference ranges for common laboratory tests.
What is the role of the CCSAP Series Editors in the content development? - correct answer They
design each year's release based on the BPS Pharmacotherapy Specialist Certification Content
Outline and refine topics for relevance.
,What is the significance of the evidence-based updates in CCSAP? - correct answer They are
used to self-assess clinical skills and improve patient outcomes.
What is the educational background of Zachary R. Smith? - correct answer Clinical Pharmacy
Specialist - Critical Care, Pulmonary Hypertension, and Adjunct Assistant Professor at Wayne
State University College of Pharmacy.
What is the educational background of Lisa Hall Zimmerman? - correct answer Clinical
Pharmacist Specialist in Emergency Medicine and Adjunct Assistant Professor of Pharmacy
Practice at Wayne State University.
What is the purpose of the generalist BCCCP reviewers in the CCSAP process? - correct answer
To enhance the appropriateness of the material for the recertifying audience.
What is the CCSAP's approach to updating content? - correct answer Only the most relevant
topics are updated in each release based on a complete review of published evidence.
What is the expected outcome of participating in the CCSAP? - correct answer Improvement of
clinical skills and patient outcomes.
How can users access the e-media version of CCSAP? - correct answer By following instructions
provided upon purchase to load the text and self-assessment questions onto their devices.
What is the significance of the 12-month recertification posttest window? - correct answer It
allows participants additional time to complete the posttest for recertification.
What should readers do regarding copyright and licensing for linked pages in CCSAP? - correct
answer Examine the copyright and licensing restrictions and secure necessary permissions.
What should readers check for recommended dosages and contraindications of drugs? - correct
answer Package inserts.
Who is the Director of Professional Development and Marketing for CCSAP 2025? - correct
answer Joanna Gillette, B.A.
What is the ISBN-13 for CCSAP 2025? - correct answer 978-1-964074-17-7.
What is the book release date for CCSAP 2025? - correct answer March 17, 2025.
What is the BCCCP test deadline for CCSAP 2025? - correct answer 11:59 p.m. (Central) on
March 17, 2026.
What is the ACPE test deadline for CCSAP 2025? - correct answer 11:59 p.m. (Central) on March
17, 2028.
What must be checked before submitting a posttest for CCSAP? - correct answer The online
errata for any changes or updates.
,What is the target audience for CCSAP 2025? - correct answer Pharmacotherapy specialists and
advanced-level clinical pharmacists.
How many contact hours of CPE credit can be earned by completing all posttests for CCSAP
2025? - correct answer 23.5 contact hours.
What is the ACPE Activity Number for the Management of HIV and HCV Infection chapter? -
correct answer 0217-9999-25-030-H01-P.
What is one learning objective for the Management of HIV and HCV Infection chapter? - correct
answer Evaluate appropriate antiretroviral therapy in patients admitted to the ICU.
What is the ACPE Activity Number for the Heart Failure in the ICU chapter? - correct answer
0217-9999-25-031-H01-P.
What is one learning objective for the Heart Failure in the ICU chapter? - correct answer
Distinguish differences among hemodynamic profiles used to tailor pharmacotherapies.
What is the ACPE Activity Number for the Rapid Sequence Intubation case series? - correct
answer 0217-9999-25-032-H01-P.
What is one learning objective for the Rapid Sequence Intubation case series? - correct answer
Assess and analyze components of the rapid sequence intubation (RSI) procedure in critically ill
patients.
What must purchasers of the ACCP product do with the PDF? - correct answer They may have
one copy printed for personal educational use.
What is the copyright year for CCSAP 2025? - correct answer 2025
What is the role of Keri A. Sims in CCSAP 2025? - correct answer Consultant, ACCP Publications.
What is the role of Edward Alderman in CCSAP 2025? - correct answer Senior Managing Editor.
What is the role of Peter Burns in CCSAP 2025? - correct answer Managing Editor.
What is the role of Kimma Sheldon-Old in CCSAP 2025? - correct answer Senior Medical Editor.
What is the role of Brent Paloutzian in CCSAP 2025? - correct answer Director, Information
Technology.
What is a requirement for submitting a posttest for BCCCP recertification? - correct answer
Attesting that the test was completed as an individual effort.
What is the importance of checking package inserts for new drugs? - correct answer To ensure
accuracy in dosages and contraindications.
What is the significance of CCSAP™? - correct answer It is a registered trademark of the
American College of Clinical Pharmacy.
, What are the learning objectives related to optimizing patient health outcomes in RSI for
critically ill patients? - correct answer Evaluate and assess for current evidence gaps and areas
for future research as it pertains to pharmacist-related optimization of current RSI practices.
What are the risk factors for developing hepatorenal syndrome (HRS)? - correct answer
Evaluate risk factors for developing hepatorenal syndrome.
How can patient characteristics be analyzed in relation to HRS? - correct answer Analyze
patient characteristics to determine the presence of HRS.
What is the importance of assessing clinical appropriateness of treatments for HRS? - correct
answer Assess the clinical appropriateness of treatments for HRS.
What should be compared when evaluating treatments for HRS? - correct answer Compare and
contrast risk-benefit of treatments for HRS.
What monitoring values are important for treatments of HRS? - correct answer Identify
appropriate monitoring values for treatments for HRS.
How are burns classified in burn management? - correct answer Classify burns according to
depth and size of injury.
What is a critical component of fluid resuscitation for severe burn injury? - correct answer
Devise a fluid resuscitation plan for the patient with severe burn injury.
What type of treatment plan is needed for acute inhalation injury? - correct answer Develop a
pharmacotherapy-centric treatment plan for the patient with acute inhalation injury.
What should a patient-centered analgesia plan after acute burn injury include? - correct answer
Design a patient-centered analgesia plan after acute burn injury.
What treatment plan should be designed for a patient who develops sepsis after a burn injury?
- correct answer Design a treatment plan for the patient who develops sepsis after acute burn
injury.
What should be evaluated in patients with acute spinal cord injury? - correct answer Evaluate
patients for injury patterns and clinical manifestations of acute spinal cord injury.
What is essential for hemodynamic management of acute spinal cord injuries? - correct answer
Develop appropriate therapeutic plans for the hemodynamic management of acute spinal cord
injuries.
What should be distinguished when selecting intravenous vasoactive agents for spinal cord
injury? - correct answer Distinguish effective and safe intravenous vasoactive agent(s) for
achieving individual mean arterial pressure targets.
