Chapter 12-review questions Flashcards
A HEPA filter traps all particles larger than ________ micrometers.
Select one:
a) 0.2
b) 0.5
c) 10
d) 100
answer is:
a) 0.2 - A HEPA filter traps all particles larger than 0.2 micrometers.
All of the following can be added to a TPN except:
Select one:
a) Regular insulin
b) Neutral protamine Hagedorn (NPH) insulin
c) Histamine-2 antagonists
d) Electrolytes
answer is:
b: Neutral protamine Hagedorn (NPH) insulin
*Medications such as ranitidine, cimetidine, or famotidine (all histamine-2 antagonists) that help patients with gastrointestinal (GI) problems can be added to hyperalimentation preparations. Insulin is often added in quantities up to 100 units per bag. Only regular insulin is added to hyperalimentation preparations, because regular insulin is the only insulin product that may be administered intravenously. Electrolytes are also added to TPNs.
CSP stands for:
a) Combination sterile products
b) Compounded sterile products
c) Combination sterile preparations
d) Compounded sterile preparations
answer is:
d) Compounded sterile preparations
*The pharmacy technician may prepare compounded sterile preparations (CSPs).
All total parenteral nurtrition (TPN) orders contain:
Select one:
a) Dextrose and amino acids
b) Lipids
c) Electrolytes and multivitamins
d) All of the above
answer is:
a) Dextrose and amino acids
*All TPNs contains dextrose and amino acids; both ingredients help nourish the body. The metabolism of dextrose (i.e., sugar) provides calories and a quick energy source for the body, whereas amino acids are the essential components that the body uses to synthesize protein, needed enzymes, and other important molecules.
According too USP <797>, how often must media-fill tests be performed?
Select one:
a) At the time of hire
b) Annually for low-and medium-risk compounding levels
c) Twice a year for high-risk compounding levels
d) All of the above
answer is:
d) All of the above
*Per USP <797> regulations, a media-fill test must be completed at the time of hire and then (at minimum) annually for low-and medium-risk compounding levels and twice a year for high-risk compounding levels.
A room that has a lower pressure than surrounding rooms is called a ________ pressure room.
Select one:
a) reverse
b) negative
c) positive
d) forward
answer is:
b) negative
- A negative pressure room is a room that has a lower pressure than then adjacent rooms; net airfow is into the room.
An area exposed to air or touch, such as a vial, needle, or ampule, is called a:
Select one:
a) Critical site
b) Clean site
c) Sterile site
d) First-air site
answer is:
a) Critical site
- A critical site is an area exposed to air or touch, such as a vial, needle, or ampule.
All of the following are syringes availabe to be used in a pharmacy except:
Select one:
a) 0.5 mL
b) 1 mL
c) 15 mL
d) 60 mL
answer is:
c) 15 mL
- Syringes used in the pharmacy are available in eight basic sizes: 0.5, 1, 3, 5, 10, 20, 30, and 60 mL.
An IV bag that is infused over a specified amount of time but is not given IV push is called an:
Select one:
a) IV drip
b) IV infusion
c) Intradermal bag
d) A and B
answer is:
d) A and B
- An IV bag that is infused over a specified amount of time but is not given IV push is called an IV drip or IV infusion.
According to USP <797, the storage temperature or a pharmacy refrigerator should be:
Select one:
a) 2 degree to 8 degree C
b) 10 degree to 20 degree C
c) 36 degree to 46 degree F
d) A and C
answer is:
d) A and C
- Refrigeration should be 2 degree to 8 degree C or 36 degree to 46 degree F.
