Compounding Flashcards
Which of these statements are applicable to compounding? (check all that apply)
a. Small batch
b. Based on a prescription order
c. FDA approved
d. Mass produced
Small batch and based on a prescription order
According to USP, the maximum beyond-use date for an aqueous oral compound is:
a. 6 months
b. 14 days when stored in the refrigerator
c. 30 days
d. 1 year
14 days when stored in the refrigerator
T/F: A master formulation is created made each time a compound is made.
False
Rules for sterile compounding can be found in:
a. USP-NF Chapter 797
b. USP-NF Chapter 795
c. FDA Orange Book
d. Master formulation record
USP-NF Chapter 797
USP-NF Chapter <795> should be followed when compounding which of these items?
a. Eye drops
b. IV antibiotics
c. Subcutaneously injected vitamins
d. Suppositories
Suppositories
When should a separate counting tray be used?
a. For every patient
b. For every prescription
c. To count penicillin prescriptions
d. For schedule II narcotics
To count penicillin prescriptions
Which statement is INCORRECT?
a. Washing hands is not necessary as long as gloves are properly applied and disinfected
b. Two pairs of chemotherapy gloves should be worn when compounding hazardous medications
c. Reusable gloves should not be used
d. Gloves are available in several sizes. Appropriate sized gloves should be worn
Washing hands is not necessary as long as gloves are properly applied and disinfected
Which PPE should be donned first?
a. Face shield
b. Gloves
c. Booties
d. Hairnet
Booties
Which statement is true regarding use of gloves in sterile compounding?
a. You should wash hands before and after applying gloves
b. Sterilize gloves with 70% alcohol after putting them on
c. Gloves should be put on in the laminar flow hood to prevent contamination
d. Always use chemotherapy rated gloves when sterile compounding
Sterilize gloves with 70% alcohol after putting them on
When removing PPE, you should ____?
a. Remove booties first
b. Sterilize gloves with 70% alcohol before removing them
c. PPE should be removed in the reverse order of how it was put on
d. Face shield should be removed last
Face shield should be removed last
Drug X solution is available in 50% and 85% strengths. How many mL of each are needed to make 800mL of 60% solution?
a. 85% solution - 229mL
50% solution - 571mL
b. 85% solution - 571mL
50% solution - 229mL
c. 85% solution - 596mL
50% solution - 204mL
d. 85% solution - 204mL
50% solution - 596mL
85% solution - 229mL
50% solution - 571mL
A patient brings in a prescription for 3 ounces of hydrocortisone 2% ointment. This product is only available in 1% and 2.5% strengths. You decide to compound it using the two available strengths. How many grams hydrocortisone 2.5% ointment are needed to make this compound?
a. 75g
b. 30g
c. 45g
d. 60g
60g
A pharmacist asked you to compound 0.5L of 7% iodine solution using a 10% and a 2% stock solution. How much 2% solution will be needed?
a. 312.5mL
b. 187.5mL
c. 173.5mL
d. 326.5mL
187.5mL
An order is sent for 750mL of D10W. The pharmacy only has D5W and ultraconcentrated D50W in stock. How many mL of each ingredient are needed to compound this order?
a. D5W - 83.3mL
D50W - 666.7mL
b. D5W - 666.7mL
D50W - 83.3mL
c. D5W - 682.4mL
D50W - 67.6mL
d. D5W - 67.6mL
D50W - 682.4mL
D5W - 682.4mL
D50W - 67.6mL
You are asked to compound 100 grams of 1.5% hydrocortisone ointment using a hydrocortisone 2.5% ointment and an inert ointment base. How much hydrocortisone 2.5% ointment is needed?
a. 36
b. 54
c. 39
d. 51
54
