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Module 21
Test Review
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What is unit dosing? | Single dose of a drug |
| Who determines the experiation date for a repackaged drug? | Pharmacist |
| Identify the types of facilities that commonly use unit dose packaging. | Hospitals |
| Identify the four basic functions which must be fulfilled in packaging medication. | Identify contents completely, Protect contents from environmental effects, Protect contents from deterioration due to handling, permit their contents to be used quickly, easily and safely |
| How many drugs can be repackaged at a time? | One |
| So you have finished repackaging Ampicillin cap yet there are still four other drusg to repackage, what should you do before proceeding? | Clear off work area |
| What are the USP guidelines pertaining to repackaging medication? [6] | Packaging operation should be isolated, only one drug should be repackaged at a time, unused labels should be removed, Unit dose packages/labels should be removed, control records of all packaging runs must be kept, pharm should determine expiration date |
| What are the required elements for the repackaging label? [7] | Nonpropriety/Propriety name, dosage form, strength, strength of dose and total contents delievered, special notes, expiration date, and control number |
| What are the factors that affect stability of a drug? [4] | Air, light, pH, and temperature |
| How often should counting trays be cleaned to prevent contamination? | After each use |
| Which piece of equipment is used for crushing tablets? | mortar and pestle |
| Identify the method commonly used in preparing capsules. | Punch System |
| Identify some special notes which may be included on the medication label. | Refrigerate, shake well and not to be chewes |
| What should the label on a repackaged oral liquid bottle clearly state? | Delievers _____ mg, g, or mcg in ____ ml- for oral use only |
| What should the label on a repackaged injectable drug clearly state? | Delivers _____ mg, g, or mcg in ____ ml- for injectable use only |
| How does the ASCP define prepackaging? | Process by which the pharmacy transfers a medication from a manufacturer's container to another in advance of and immediate need for dispensing |
| If there are conflict with prepackaging which law should you follow, federal or state? | Whichever is more stringent |
| What step needs to be taken prior to prepackaging? | Area must be clean/separate from other pharmacy activities |
| Beyond-use dating should adhere to what standards? | USP |
| Identify the storage requirements for prepackaged drugs. | Temperature and humidity contolled enviroment |
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