Exam 3 Stuff Flashcards
What type of people are in the United States Pharmacopeia (USP)
Volunteers with extensive science expertise from clinical practice, academia, and industry
What 3 things does the USP create standards for?
medications, healthcare technologies, and related practices
In the USP chapters >1000 are _____ while chapters <1000 are ____
informational
enforceable
True or false, USP chapters undergo continuous revision
True
What is the basis for The Joint Commission (TJC) and state pharmacy board inspections?
United States Pharmacopeia (USP)
When did the revised USP 797 take effect?
June 1, 2008
The revised USP 797 is the _____ practice and quality standards for compounding ______ of drugs and nutrients based on current scientific information and _____
Minimum; sterile preparations; best sterile compounding practices
What are the 5 different risk levels according to USP 797?
Low Low with 12 hour or less BUD Medium High Immediate use
____ are a major source of contamination during the sterile compounding procedure
People
Who is responsible for determining risk level of a sterile compounded medication in an institution?
The pharmacist
What can a sterile compounded medication be contaminated with?
Microbes, chemicals, or other matter
Which risk level?
Aseptic manipulations entirely within ISO class 5 using only sterile ingredients, compounds, products, and devices are used
Low
Which risk level?
No more than 3 commercially manufactured packages of sterile products and not more than 2 entries into any one sterile container or package
Low
Which risk level?
Aseptically opening ampules, penetrating disinfected stoppers on vials with sterile needles and syringes and transferring sterile liquids in sterile syringes to sterile administration devices, package containers of other sterile products, and containers for storage and dispensing
Low
Which risk level?
Ampule contents should be passed through a sterile filter to remove particles
Low
Which risk level?
Compounding piggybacks or hydration fluids in an ISO 5 laminar flow hood
Low
Which risk level?
Dual chamber parenteral nutrition container with no more than 2 additives?
Low
Medium risk preparations are low risk with the addition of one or more of what 3 things?
- Multiple individual doses of sterile products are combined or pooled to prepare a product that will be given to multiple patients or one patient multiple times
- Complex manipulations
- Long duration of the compounding process
Which risk level?
PN using manual or automated devices
Medium
Which risk level?
Filling device reservoirs with more than 3 sterile drug products and evacuation of air before dispensing
Medium
Which risk level?
Transfer of volumes from multiple ampules or vials into one or more final sterile containers
Medium
- Non-sterile chemo gloves with initial and repeated disinfection w/ 70% IPA
- Sterile glvoes with initial and repeated disinfection w/ 70% IPA
Are components of what risk quality assurance procedures?
Medium
Which risk level?
Nonsterile ingredients or devices used before sterilization
High
Which risk level?
Air quality inferior to ISO Class 5
High
Which risk level?
Nonsterile exposure for 6 hours before sterilized
High
Which risk level?
Storage-no more than 24 hours controlled room temperature, 3 days refrigerated or 45 days in solid frozen state
High
What temperature is considered a solid frozen state?
-10 to -25 degrees
Which risk level?
Nonsterile bulk and nutrient powders that will be sterilized (morphine, glutamine)
High
Which risk level?
Sterile ingredients in nonsterile conainers
High
Which risk level?
Bladder irrigations made from bulk powder
High
With low and medium risk, start ____ and _____; with high risk start _____ and _____
low/med: start sterile and maintain sterility
high: start nonsterile and make sterile
What are 5 immediate use CSPs? (compounded sterile preparations)
Patient Ambulance ER Combat zone Code
True or false
Immediate use CSPs are exempt from all 797 requirements
True!
5 immediate use CSPs requirements
- Only simple aseptic manipulations
- No more than 3 sterile non-hazardous drugs (no chemo)
- No more than 2 entries in one container
- No delays/interruptions
- No contact contamination
True or false
With an immediate use CSP, the dose has to be labelled even when administered by the person who prepared it
False!
Only needs to be labelled if NOT administered by the preparer
How long from completion of an immediate use CSP until it must be used?
1 hour
True or false
An immediate use CSP dose must be discarded if administration has not begun within 1 hour after the start of preparation
True!
True or false
beyond use dating (BUD) = expiration date
False!
Expiration date applies to manufactured drug products
What type of data is used to determine the beyond use dating?
Microbiologic and chemical
What is it called when another pharmacy:
- Prepares an admixture
- Completes all compounding or certain preparations
- Take care of waste, cost, and expiration issues?
Outsourcing!
When outsourcing, who is responsible for the product given to the patient?
YOU! (or the person giving it)
You should check quality records and visit compounding center to ensure quality of drug
When was the final revision of USP 797 published and when will it be implemented?
June 2019
December 1, 2019
What is the primary component of parenteral carbohydrates?
Dextrose
1 g of hydrated dextrose = hos many kcal?
3.4
1 L D5W = how many kcal?
170
Max rate dextrose is oxidized by an adult body?
4 to 7 mg/kg/min
may be higher in pediatrics
What concentrations of dextrose are commercially available?
2.5-70%
What does excess dextrose in the blood cause?
- Hyperglycemia
- Excess carbon dioxide formation
- Hepatic steatosis
How many mOsm/L is in 5% dextrose?
250
What is the max mOsm/L tolerated peripherally?
900
What is the highest peripheral dextrose concentration available?
10%
What is glycerol?
Sugar alcohol
How many kcal is 1 g of glycerol?
4.3 kcal
True or false
Glycerol requires insulin for transport into cells
False!!!
What component is used as non-protein calorie source in ProcalAmine for short-term protein sparing therapy?
glycerol
Which are purer amino acid forms and why?
Crystalline or protein hydrolysates?
Crystalline! They have a known amino acid composition
Amino acids are reformulated from ____ to ____ salts to reduce metabolic acidosis
chloride to acetate
How many kcal is 1 g of amino acids?
4
True or false, amino acids are used for energy
False!!! They are used for protein synthesis
100 g protein = ___ g nitrogen
16
What are the 2 amino acid formulations used in pediatrics?
Cysteine-essential in neonates
Carnitine
What are aspects of the cysteine-essential amino acid formulation used in neonates?
- Unstable to add at the manufacturer
- Add to PN in pharmacy and use within 24 hours
- Enhances Ca/P solubility
What are aspects of the Carnitine amino acid formulation used in the pediatric population
- Transport FFA into the mitochondria
- Decrease carnitine associated with impaired lipid metabolism
- Routine use controversial in absence of inborn error of metabolism
Which component in a TPN is the source of energy and essential fatty acids?
IV Fat emulsion
What makes up the IV fat emulsion used in a TPN?
Long chain fatty acids containing linoleic and linolenic acid
What does IV fat emulsion contain as an emulsifier
Egg phosphatides
What does IV fat emulsion contain for tonicity?
Glycerine
What are the particle sizes of IV fat emulsion?
0.4 to 0.5 microns (similar to chylomicrons)
What is the biggest downside to IV fat emulsion use?
Good growth medium for bacteria
How many kcal is in 1 g of fat emulsion?
10
What is the concentration of kcal/mL in 20% fat emulsion?
2 kcal/mL
What is the concentration of kcal/mL in 30% fat emulsion?
2.9 kcal/mL
True or false
30% fat emulsion is not for direct infusing
True! Only for admixtures!
What filter size do you use when administrating an IV fat emulsion?
1.2 micron air eliminating
Clinolipid 20% contains what types of fat?
80% olive
20% soybean
Smoflipid 20% contains what types of fat?
Soy, medium chain, olive, and fish oils
Omegavan 10% contains what types of fat?
Fish
Which IV fat emulsion can be used in pediatrics?
Omegavan 10% (fish)
What is the definition of trace elements?
Minerals required in very small amounts
What are examples of trace elements?
Chromium Copper Manganese Zinc Selenium Molybdenum
What trace elements are metabolized through the biliary tract?
Manganese
Copper
What trace elements are excreted renally?
Zinc, chromium, selenium molybdenum
Electrolyte requirements depend on what factors?
Renal and hepatic function
Diarrhea
Vomiting
What can affect compatibility of electrolytes?
Salt form
What is the unit used for the electrolytes Na, K, Ca, Mg?
mEq
What is the unit used for the electrolyte P
mM
Chloride and acetate are given in the electrolytes to maintain what?
Acid-base balance
What do 2-in-1 admixtures contain?
Dextrose and amino acids (diluted with water if necessary)
How is fat emulsion given when a 2-in-1 admixture is given?
via Y-site
What containers can 2-in-1 admixtures be stored in?
PVC/DEHP or EVA
What are 4 advantages of 2-in-1 admixtures?
- Clear solution so you can visualize precipitates
- Decreased potential to support bacterial growth than 3-in-1 or IVLE
- Longer stability than 3-in-1
- Increased number of compatible medications
What type of filter do you use when administering a 2-in-1 admixture?
0.22 micron air-eliminating filter
What is the disadvantage to a 2-in-1 admixture?
May have increased vein irritation vs 3-in-1
What is a 3-in-1 admixture also known as?
Total Nutrient Admixture
What does a 3-in-1 admixture contain?
Dextrose/lipid/amino acids with or without water
What are 4 disadvantages to 3-in-1 admixtures?
- Fewer compatible medications
- Opaque appearance so visual inspection is difficult
- Shorter stability than 2-in-1
- Supports bacterial and fungal growth
Which containers do you use for a 3-in-1 admixture and which one do you avoid?
Use PVC/TOTM or EVA
Do NOT use DEHP due to extraction
What filter size should be used for a 3-in-1 admixture?
1.2 micron (this will NOT eliminate any bacteria present)
How does a 3-in-1 admixture simplify regimen?
No line breaks for lipids (like in 2-in-1 admixtures)
What are 5 considerations of peripheral PN?
- Short term use (7-10 d)
- Pt must not be fluid restricted
- Cannot have large nutritional needs
- Osmolarity limited to 900 mOsm/L
- May have frequent IV site changes
What are 5 considerations of central PN?
- Use large central vein (subclavian preferred)
- Multi-lumen catheters (Hickman, Broviac)
- Implantable ports for long-term use
- Surgical placement
- Radiographic confirmation
What is the most common element in earth’s crust?
Aluminum
What has no medical function but acts as a barrier in the GI tract?
Aluminum
Should you add P or Ca first when adding them to an admixture?
P
What do you have to watch for when adding Ca and P to an admixture?
Precipitation
What will obscure your view of precipitates in an admixture?
Lipids
In a 3-in-1 should you add fat or calcium first?
Calcium
What are 6 things that affect Calcium and Phosphorus when added to an admixture?
- Amino acid concentration
- Amino acid product
- pH
- Dextrose
- Calcium Salt
- Temperature
Which of the following amino acid concentration can have the highest concentration of calcium glucose and potassium phosphate without it precipitating?
Trophamine 0.8%, 1.5%, or 2%
Trophamine 2%
Divalent cations (calcium and magnesium) does what to stabilize 3-in-1 compounding?
Neutralizes negative surface charge
High or low temps stabilize 3-in-1 compounding?
Low
True or false, destabilizing in a 3-in-1 admixture occurs immediately
False!
How can you tell if a 3-in-1 admixture has been destabilized?
- Creaming
- Cracking
- Visible oil layer
Which has higher aluminum content glass or plastic?
Glass
What are 4 high aluminum products?
- Calcium gluconate
- Potassium phosphates
- Sodium phosphates (glass)
- Cysteine HCl
What is the goal aluminum load for patient’s
<5 mcg/kg/day
____ will occur whenever the solubility of the drug is exceeded
precipitation
Poorly soluble drugs are often formulated with whater miscible cosolvents like what?
ethanol, propylene glycol or PEG
What are 3 examples of poorly soluble drugs?
Diazepam, digoxin, and phenytoin
True or false
Dilution with water can result in precipitation
True!
What can precipitation upon IV injection cause?
phlebitis - can be painful and long lasting
The solubility of drugs that are weak acids or weak bases depends on what?
The pH of the solution
Weak acid drugs are made into salts with ____
strong bases (e.g. penicillin G, Potassium, pantoprazole sodium)
Weak base drugs are made into salts with _____
strong acids (morphine sulfate, isoproterenol HCl)
Turing insoluble drugs into ___ helps to solubilize them
ionic form
How do you turn a poorly soluble acid into an ionic form?
add a base
How do you turn a poorly soluble base into an ionic form?
add an acid
____ ions can form ____ with oppositely charged drugs and ____
large; complexes; precipitate
What does TNA stand for?
Total Nutrient Admixture
What 2 electrolytes have major compatibility issues in TPN?
Phosphate and Calcium
What order should you mix lipids, amino acids, and dextrose?
Dextrose, AA, then lipids
AA are an emulsion aid for lipids
PN emulsions are not stable below what pH?
5
What cations destabilize emulsions?
Divalent cations (calcium and magnesium)
Phosphate and calcium are compatible or incompatible?
incompatible
True or false
Mixing order in TPN is critical
True!!!
Acid salts and bicarbonate are compatible or incompatible?
incompatible!!!
Drugs solubilized with cosolvents can ___ upon dilution (in a vein or vial)
precipitate
What is chremophor?
A surfactant
What can chremophor cause?
Anaphylactic shock
What is sorption?
The loss of drug from the solution to be administered, into the container, administration set, or filter
What is adsorption?
Surface phenomenon
What is absorption?
Diffusion/penetration into the bulk
Sorption is most significant for what concentration of drugs?
Low concentration (aka potent)
____ drugs can absorb into plastic administration sets, especially those made of ___ and those that contain ____
Lipophilic; made of PVC; contain plasticizers (phthalates)
____ leach plasticizers from plastic containers, which is why they should be packaged in glass containers only
Oil emulsions
When a drug is dissolved in water a _____ bond breaks by an acid or base effect of the solvent medium
labile
What are 4 types of chemical degradation?
Hydrolysis
Oxidation
Reduction (Redox)
Photolysis
Chemical degradation is strongly dependent on what 2 things?
Temperature and pH
____ and ____ are very important in chemical degradation
compounding and storage conditions
Oxidation and reduction involves the exchange of ____ between ____
electrons; reactants
True or false
Oxygen is the only cause of redox reactions
False!
What are 3 ways to control oxidation?
- Purge parenteral products with nitrogen
- Use antioxidants
- Use chelating agents
What is photolysis?
When some drugs are degraded when exposed to light
What is the most destructive type of light?
UV
True or false
Some drugs are sensitive to visible light
True!
note: visible light is NOT UV light
What type of wrapping can protect from light?
Aluminum wrapping (make sure to properly label wrapping too)
When is it best to have the UV light on in a laminar flow hood to prevent photolysis of drugs?
When the hood is empty
What can slow down chemical degradation and microbial growth?
Refrigeration
True or false
Putting a CSP back in the refrigerator makes it like new
False
Freezing parenteral preparations can do what to the pH?
Cause a significant pH shift
When freezing a parenteral preparation what happens as ice is formed?
- The drug gets concentrated into a very small volume of liquid water
- Ions get concentrated and the ionic strength changes
Freezing is particularly bad for what type of parenteral preparation?
Emulsions
Critical areas (DCA) are what ISO class
5
Buffer zone (clean room) is what ISO class?
7
Anteroom is ISO class what?
7 or 8
What does HEPA stand for?
High Efficiency Particulate Air (filter)
HEPA filters meet what standards?
IEST RP-CC001.3 (institute of environmental science and technology) and MIL-STD 282 (military standard)
What percentage of all air particles are removed?
99/97% of all air particles 0.3 um or larger
How big are bacteria?
0.3 to 10 um
How big are viruses?
0.005 to 1 um
True or false
HEPA filters remove all bacteria from the air that passes through them
True!
True or false
HEPA filters remove all viruses from the air that passes through them
False (removes some but not all because they are super tiny)
True or false
HEPA filters removes all Pseudomonas diminuta ATCC from the air that passes through them?
True!
What is laminar airflow?
Movement of a body of air in a single direction, with a uniform velocity
True or false
In order to be a true laminar flow, a number of individual velocity test points must be +/- 20% of the average of all test points
True!
What must the velocity of air flow be in a laminar flow hood?
100 ft/min
90 +/- 10%
Type A HEPA filter removes ____ % of all air particles 0.3 um or larger
99.97%
Type C HEPA filter removes ____% of all air particles 0.3 um or larger
99.99%
What type of HEPA filter is used for CSP?
Type C
What are the environmental requirements for the anteroom?
- 72 degrees +/-5
- 30-60% humidity
- 20/h air exchange
- 5-20% fresh air
- 0.01 pressure differential
- 100,000 of more than 0.5 microns/cu ft particulates
- 2.5 CFUs/cu ft environmental bioburden
The antiroom is in direct contact with what?
The outside (i.e. not clean environment)
Access to the antiroom should be restricted to who?
essential personnel
Pressure difference in the antiroom is ____ which does what?
lower
Increased chances of particle entry
True or false
Laminar flow hood is a sterile environment
FALSE!!!
What does Rodac stand for?
Replicate organism detection and counting
What 2 things do agar plates contain?
Polysorbate 80
Lecithin
On an agar plate the ____is higher than the ____
surface is higher than the sides
How are particles picked up on an agar plate?
By pressing raised agar against test surface
True or false
Every single parenteral container (vial, ampule, bottle, etc) was inspected by a human before it left the factory
True!
People make mistakes tho so still be careful!
Where should defective products be reported to?
FDA via MedWatch