compounding

Question 1

Which of the following methods should a pharmacy technician use when reducing the particle size of a solid with the aid of a solvent?

Trituration
Pulverization
Geometric dilution
Spatulation

Answer 1

pulverization

Question 2

A pharmacy technician should identify that the following information is required on labels prepared for compounded sterile products?

Prescribers NPI number
Prescribers DEA number
Preparation date and time
Beyond use date

Answer 2

beyond use date

Question 3

USP <795>

Answer 3

USP 795 Guidelines including Beyond-Use Dating on Non Sterile Compounding Products
Topical non-aqueous liquid preparations – earliest expiration of any individual ingredient or 6 months, whichever is earlier
Topical liquid or semisolid preparation containing water – No later than 30 days
Oral preparations – no later than 14 days and will usually require refrigeration

Question 4

USP <797>

Answer 4

addresses sterile compounding,

Question 5

USP <800>

Answer 5

addresses hazardous drugs,

Question 6

USP <1790>

Answer 6

addresses visual inspection of injections.