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PHM 103 - Chapter 11
Study guide
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What is the definition of compounding? | The act of mixing, reconstituting, and packaging a drug |
| What is the punch method? | Manual filling of capsules with powdered medication that has been premixed |
| What is the definition of a solvent? | The greater part of a solution that dissolves a solute |
| What is the master formula record (MFR)? | A detailed record of procedures used to describe how a Compunded Non-Sterile Preparaion is to be prepared |
| What is a compounding record (CR)? | The form that documents a non-sterile compounding process |
| What are the reasons why a pharmacy would repackage bulk medications? | some medications are not available in unit dose, bulk packaging could be less expensive, repackaging allows pharmacy to provide medication quicker, labeling each unit dose reduces errors, repackaged unit doses can return to stock if not picked up |
| What PPE, if needed, is used while repackaging medication? | Lab coat, face mask, gloves |
| How are pill trays cleaned after use? | Washed with alcohol after each use |
| What are the advantages of blister packing? | Ease of use, accurate dosing, patient compliance for drug-regimen is easier, missed doses are visible |
| What are the reasons a pharmacy would compound medication? | Medication no longer made by drug companies, patient allergic to preservative/dye/other additive in normal drug, specialized strength or dosage is needed for a patient, patient can't ingest dosage, flavor/additives required for patient |
| What does USP 795 set the standard for? | Non-sterile compounding |
| What is important concerning beyond-use-dating of compounded products? | BUD is automatically set for 14 days, unless indicated otherwise by MFR |
| What is the FDA? | The US Food and Drug Administration |
| What is the FDA responsible for? | Providing guidelines to for all manufacturers that package medications |
| What equipment is used while compounding? | PPE, measuring & weighing devices, an assortment of containers, and labels |
| What is a class A balance? | torsion balance |
| What are some PPE? | Gloves, goggles, gown, hair cover, lab coat, mask, shoe covers |
| Out of the four basic tastes the tongue recognizes, which are masked by flavorings? | Sour, salty, and bitter |
| What is the proper way to read a cylinder? | Eye level: at the bottom of the liquid line, or meniscus |
| What types of compounds are created in the compounding area? | Topical agents, oral liquids, oral solids, suppositories |
| How are items that have two different melting points mixed together? | Highest to lowest |
| Which of the following is a compounding activity? A. Mixing B. Reconstituting C. Packaging D. All options are correct | Mixing, Reconstituting, Packaging |
| Which of the following ingredients is(are) considered hydrophobic? A. Ointment B. Cream C. Oleaginous base D. Ointment and cream | Ointment |
| Which of the following dosage forms are prepared using the punch method? A. Gel caps B. Capsules C. Suppositories D. Enteric coated tablets | Capsules |
| What is the water portion of saline solution called? | Solvent |
| Which is not a reason for a pharmacy to repackage bulk meds? A. Repackaging helps the techs learn drugs B. Purchasing bulk meds is less expensive C. Certain meds are not available in unit doses D. Repackaging may decrease wait time for patient | Repackaging helps the technicians learn the drug names and strengths |
| What is the meaning of the acronym GMP? | Good Manufacturing Practice |
| Which one of the following is not necessary when manually repackaging? A. Gloves B. Laboratory coat C. Hand washing D. Shoe covers | Shoe Covers |
| All of the following are GMPs for repackaging bulk medication except A. equipment is in good, clean condition B. appropriate packaging is used C. correct beyond-use date (BUD) is assigned D. medication is checked by a technician | Medication is checked by a technician |
| What should be done with pill trays that are used for guiding tablets into unit-dose containers after each use? | Clean with alcohol prep pads |
| Which is not an advantage of blister packing in long-term care facilities? A. Allows older adult patients 1 dose out of the package B. Allows the crediting of unused doses C. less expensive D. Identifying missed doses is easy; compliance increased | Less expensive |
| All are reasons to compound medications except: A. compound medication is no longer manufactured B. compounding a medication saves the patient money C. a specialized dose is needed D. patient is allergic to something in the manufactured form | compounding a medication saves the patient money |
| Which dosage form is not covered under USP < 795>? | Intravenous (IV) medications |
| Which organization establishes the standards for a non-sterile compounding area? | United States Pharmacopoeia (USP) |
| Which of the following is not used in mixing compounds? A. Mortars and pestles B. Spatulas C. Cylindrical graduated cylinders D. Automated ointment mill | Cylindrical graduated cylinders |
| Which of the following statements is(are) true regarding a class A balance? A. Also called a torsion or class III balance B. Required by most states’ boards of pharmacy C. Uses special mg & g weights for counterbalance D. All options are correct | All: Class A balance is also called a torsion or class III balance Class A balance is required by most states’ boards of pharmacy Class A balance uses special milligram and gram weights for counterbalance |
| What is the minimum weigh-able quantity for a class A balance? | 120 mg |
| What should be used in handling weights for a class A balance? | Tweezers |
| Which of the following is not a taste that may need to be masked in medicines? A. Sweet B. Salty C. Sour D. Bitter | Sweet |
| Where could a pharm tech find a list of ingredients/preparation methods/safety/BUD/references for compounding a product? | Master formulation record |
| For continuity of measurement with a class A balance, the weights are always placed on the: | Right side and weighing boat or paper |
| The proper and accurate way to read a graduated cylinder is | Eye level, bottom of meniscus |
| What is the smallest volume that can be accurately measured with a 100-mL graduated cylinder? | 20 mL |
| What type of compounding may be performed away from the specified compounding area? | Reconstitution of antibiotics |
| Which of the following capsules is the smallest? A. 000 B. 0 C. 1 D. 5 | 5 |
| Compounded gummy lozenges may include: | Glycerinated gelatin and water, fruit flavoring, medicinal drug |
| Which of the following dosage forms has the highest percentage of solid ingredients? A. Creams B. Ointments C. Suspensions D. Pastes | Pastes |
| When combining two or more ingredients that have different melting points, the ingredients are: | Melted from the highest to the lowest melting point |
| Suppositories can be prepared using all of the following methods except: A. Hand-rolling B. Punch C. Compression D. Fusion-molding | Punch |
| Where does a technician log information concerning the contents of a particular product that has been compounded? | Compounding record |
| Which of the following would be an appropriate flavoring for an antibiotic? A. Apricot B. Cherry C. Lime D. Raspberry | Cherry |
| All of the following should appear on a Unit Dose Record Log Sheet except: A. drug name B. manufacturer’s lot number C. technician’s initials D. time prepared | Time prepared |
| What type of mortar and pestle is used for blending powders and pulverizing soft aggregates or crystals? | Porcelain |
| Which dosage form consists of alcohol and water? | Elixir |
| A technician authorized to do perform tech-check-tech would be checking all of the following except: A. floor stock B. non-sterile compounding C. patient medication drawers D. repackaged unit doses | Non-sterile compounding |
| Who may mass produce medications? | Drug manufacturers |
| Who assigns the expiration date for a medication? | Drug manufacturer |
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