Principles of Bulk Repackaging and Nonsterile Compounding Part 1

Question 1

Bulk repackaging involves repackaging medications into a ____

Answer 1

single dose

Question 2

Nonsterile compounding is the preparation of patient-specific medication doses when no ____ is required

Answer 2

clean room

Question 3

The single doses are placed in unit dose containers such as ____ or ____

Answer 3

blister cards or bubble packs

Question 4

Blister and bubble packaging help patients that need ____- to ____-day supplies of medication to maintain dosing compliance

Answer 4

28- to 31-

Question 5

____ practices (GMP) are US FDA guidelines that guarantee safe and effective products for consumers. Good manufacturing practices must be used when repackaging bulk medications

Answer 5

Good manufacturing practices

Question 6

The beyond-use date must be ____ year from the repackaged date or the manufacturer’s expiration date, whichever is earlier.

Answer 6

one

Question 7

All repackaged items must be ____

Answer 7

logged

Question 8

Use a pill-counting tray and ____ when dispensing tablets and capsules from a tray

Answer 8

spatula

Question 9

Clean pill-counting trays with alcohol after each use to prevent ____

Answer 9

cross-contamination

Question 10

Maintain ____ for repackaged drugs with pertinent information such as Date, Generic and brand name of drug, Pharmacy lot number, etc.

Answer 10

logbook documentation