Compounding Final Flashcards
Define sterility and aseptic technique
complete absence of viable microorganisms
Identify points in CSP where contamination can occur
nonsterile ingredients, process water, packaging components, process equipment, compounding personnel
List routes of medication that require sterile preparation
IV, IA, IM, IT, epidural, ID, SC/SQ, ophthalmic, intranasal/inhalation, some ointments/otic/vaginal preps
Perform hand hygiene/garbing procedures in accordance with USP <797>
wash with soap and water up to forearms, no brushes/hand dryers/closed soap systems, alcohol-based (7-% IPA) sanitizing with sterile powder-free gloves
ISO Class distinctions?
ante-room = 8, buffer/cleanroom = 7, LAFW = 5
what are restricted-access barrier systems (RABS)
HEPA ISO Class 5 sealed hoods (glove manipulation)
immediate use CSPs cannot involve more than?
three different sterile products
Category 1 CSPs
ISO class 5 or better
Category 2 CSPs
prepared in a cleanroom suite
Category 3 CSPs
undergo sterility testing
Storage condition temperature ranges
controlled room temperature (20-25), refrigerator (2-8), freezer (-25 to -10)
BUD administration
cannot begin past BUD but if infusion is started BUD does not limit finishing it
core competencies for individuals working in sterile compounding
visual observation of hand hygiene and garbing, gloved fingertip and thumb sampling, media fill testing
Master formulary requirement situations
CSPs prepared from nonsterile ingredients, prepared for multiple patients
viable air sampling occurs
1/2 = 6mo, 3 = 1mo
surface sampling occurs
1/2 = 1mo, 3 = 1wk
chapters removed from 797
USP 800 = handling of hazardous drugs, 825 = radiopharmaceuticals
What does IV piggyback fall under?
IV intermittent
advantages of peripheral and central venous access devices
peripheral = convenient/easy to place, minimal adverse effects; central = fewer limitations on what can be infused, long-term
disadvantages of peripheral and central venous access devices
peripheral = limitations on what can be infused, short-term; central = requires trained personnel or sedation, can cause complications (infections)
vesicant example and steps to prevent extravasation
catecholamines, chemo agents, calcium salts; stop IV fluids/disconnect, aspirate residual drug from cannula, antidotes, elevation of limbs, local cooling/warming to site
examples of central venous catheters?
PICC, tCVC, mediport
what can cause phlebitis? (3)
catheter tip slipping out, passing through vein wall, medication leaks into surrounding tissue
physical incompatibility signs (4)
change in color, formation of turbidity, precipitation, evolution of a gas
chemical incompatibility signs
> 10% loss of intact drug within 24hrs
factors causing fluid incompatibilities?
pH (PRIMARY), salt form, formulation
Methods for provision of parenteral nutrition?
peripheral max 900mOsm, central higher dextrose concentrations