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Pharm Pract 10
Pharmacy Tech JATC
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| If you want to work in a compounding pharmacy and want to complete a certification and laboratory training program, which organization presents workshops and labs? | Professional Compounding Centers of America |
| If 125 mg of a material is desired, and 130 mg is the actual measurement, what is the percentage of error? | 4% |
| When compounding a nonsterile drug for an animal, | the animal and human drug ingredients you use must be FDA approved. |
| What is the purpose of USP Chapter <795>? | to identify quality standards for nonsterile compounding |
| When a technician is stocking chemicals/ingredients for compounding, where can you check for proper storage information | All of the choices are correct |
| What standards must a nonsterile compounding area meet? | high cleanliness and sufficient ventilation |
| Calculate the percentage of error of your balance if you weighed 60 mg of powder on it and then doublechecked the amount on a digital scale and found it weighed 72 mg? | 20% |
| When compounding with a controlled substance, you must account for the quantity used on the ___________ and deduct the amount from the pharmacy's inventory. | compounding log |
| The definition of compounding is | the process in which bulk ingredients are used to prepare a prescribed medication for a specific patient. |
| What type of container would be used for a cream that needs to be protected from UV light? | white ointment jar |
| What is the minimum percentage of alcohol that should be in a product used for hand hygiene? | 60% |
| What section of the Safety Data Sheet would have information on treatment after accidental exposure to a chemical? | First Aid Measures |
| Which personnel protective gear is NOT required by OSHA or in USP Chapter <795> for nonhazardous nonsterile compounding? | eye goggles |
| Weighing papers or boats should be put _______ prior to weighing on a Class III prescription balance. | on both pans |
| What do you call the smallest amount of weight needed to move the measurement indicator on a balance one notch? | sensitivity range |
| According to the UPS, what is the highest accepted percentage of error compared to the desired quantity in a weight or measurement? | ±5% |
| Which large piece of equipment in the compounding area provides intense steam heat and pressure for chemical compounding processes and for the sterilizing of equipment and measuring vessels and devices? | autoclave |
| Calculate the beyond-use-date for a solution containing water in which the active ingredients have the following expiration date: IngredientA 10/2025; Ingredient B 3/2025; and Ingredient C 3/2026. | 14 days from date prepared |
| Why is it not recommended to use hot water, antibacterial soap, and scrub brushes in hand washing technique in the CDC guidelines? | increased risk of skin irritation |
| Calculate the least weighable quantity of a balance with incremental units of 5 mg where you only allow an error range of ±5%. | 100 mg |
| What should a pharmacy technician possess to be able to do simple and moderate nonsterile compounding? | All of the choices are correct. |
| Which would NOT be an appropriate scenario for nonsterile compounding? | The drug product is available from a manufacturer but is more affordable for the patient if compounded. |
| Why are glass beakers and Erlenmeyer flasks considered nonvolumetric glassware? | Their shape and sparse markings prevent accurate measuring. |
| What is placed on a balance to avoid contact between the ingredients and the balance pans? | weighing papers |
| What is the purpose of having a Policy and Procedure Manual outlining the necessary steps to compound a nonsterile compound? | All of the choices are correct. |
| A pharmacy technician is using the geometric dilution method.At what point is the most potent ingredient placed into the mortar? | at the beginning of the compounding process |
| If the ingredient in the nonsterile compounded product confers pharmacological activity, it is called a(n) | active ingredient |
| What is the name of a liquid suspension that is used topically on areas of the body where lubrication is desired? | lotion |
| When is beyond-use dating determined? | at the time of compounding |
| What dosage form is made by melting the base, adding the active ingredients, and pouring the mixture into molds to set? | suppository |
| Compounding pharmacies are overseen by | All of the choices are correct. |
| Where do you read the volume of a graduated cylinder? | bottom of the meniscus |
| Where would you find a master recipe for a nonsterile compound product that your pharmacy has never made? | All of the choices are correct |
| A prescription for a pediatric patient calls for 60 ml of a diltiazem suspension at a concentration of 12 mg/ml. Diltiazem is available as 60 mg tablets. How many tablets are needed to compound this prescription? | 12 |
| What powder size indicates a very coarse powder? | No. 8 |
| Which compounded dosage form is created by mixing the ingredients, distributing the mixture in a special Teflon mold, and baking it in a convection oven? | rapid-dissolving tablets |
| If a pharmacy is specializing in compounding in bulk and selling it to other pharmacies or healthcare professionals, it must apply for a(n) | manufacturing license. |
| Which is the largest size of hard-shell capsules? | 000 |
| With proper hand-washing technique, how long should you vigorously rub your hands together? | 30 seconds |
| What type of ingredients does the USP Chapter <795> specify must be used in compounding? | FDA registered pharmaceutical grade |
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