Sterile and Non-Sterile Compounding (Domain 3) Flashcards
1
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What is the meaning of the abbreviation “ss”?
A
one half
2
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What is the meaning of the abbreviation “lb”?
A
pound
3
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What is the meaning of the abbreviation “oz”?
A
ounce
4
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What is the meaning of the abbreviation “mEq”?
A
milliequivalent
5
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What is the meaning of the abbreviation “mg”?
A
milligram
6
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What is the meaning of the abbreviation “fl oz”?
A
fluid ounce
7
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What is the meaning of the abbreviation “mcg”?
A
microgram
8
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What is the meaning of the abbreviation “mL”?
A
milliliter
9
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What is the meaning of the abbreviation “L”?
A
liter
10
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What is the meaning of the abbreviation “gm”?
A
gram
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What is the meaning of the abbreviation “gr”?
A
grain
12
Q
What is the meaning of the abbreviation “C”?
A
celsius or centigrade
13
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What is the meaning of the abbreviation “F”?
A
fahrenheit
14
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What is the meaning of the abbreviation “tsp”?
A
teaspoon
15
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What is the meaning of the abbreviation “tbsp”?
A
tablespoon
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What is the meaning of the abbreviation “gal”?
A
gallon
17
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What is the meaning of the prefix micro-?
A
1/1,000,000 of a unit
18
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What is the meaning of the prefix milli-?
A
1/1,000 of a unit
19
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What is the meaning of the prefix kilo-?
A
1,000 times of a unit
20
Q
What is the basic unit of weight in the metric system?
A
gram
21
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What is the basic unit of volume in the metric system?`
A
liter
22
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How many grams are in 1 oz?
A
28.35 grams
23
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How many micrograms are in 1 mg?
A
1,000 micrograms
24
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How many milligrams are in 1 g?
A
1,000 milligrams
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How many grams are in 1 mg?
0.001 grams
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How many grams are in 1 mcg?
0.000001 grams
27
How many grams are in 1 lb?
454 grams
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How many milligrams are in 1 gr?
65 milligrams
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How many mL are in 1 L?
1,000 mL
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How many mL are in 1 tsp?
5 mL
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How many mL are in 1 fl oz?
30 mL
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How many teaspoons are in 1 fl oz?
6 teaspoons
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How many teaspoons are in 1 tbsp?
3 teaspoons
34
How many tablespoons are in 1 fl oz?
2 tablespoons
35
How many fluid ounces are in 1 cup?
8 ounces
36
How many cups are in 1 pint?
2 cups
37
How many pints are in 1 quart?
2 pints
38
How many quarts are in 1 gallon?
4 quarts
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How many mL are in 1 gallon?
3,840 mL
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How many pints are in 2 quarts?
4 pints
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How many pounds are in 1 kg?
2.2 pounds
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What is the meaning of the abbreviation "syr"?
syrup
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What is the meaning of the abbreviation "ung"?
ointment
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What is the meaning of the abbreviation "supp"?
suppository
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What is the meaning of the abbreviation "susp"?
suspension
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What is the meaning of the abbreviation "tab"?
tablet
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What is the meaning of the abbreviation "amp"?
ampule
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What is the meaning of the abbreviation "sol"?
solution
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What is the meaning of the abbreviation "oint"?
ointment
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What is the meaning of the abbreviation "emuls"?
emulsion
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What is the meaning of the acronym "MDI"?
metered-dose inhaler
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What is the meaning of the acronym "TNA"?
total nutrient admixture
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What is the meaning of the acronym "D5W"?
dextrose 5% in water (5g in 100mL)
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What is the meaning of the acronym "½ NS"?
½ normal saline (0.45%)
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What is the meaning of the acronym "TPN"?
total parenteral nutrition
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What is the meaning of the acronym "D10W"?
dextrose 10% in water (10g in 100mL)
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What is the meaning of the acronym "LR"?
lactated ringer's solution
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What is the meaning of the abbreviation "NS"?
normal saline (0.9%)
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What chapter of the USP oversees STERILE compounding?
USP 797
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What is the meaning of the abbreviation "cap"?
capsule
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What chapter of the USP oversees NONSTERILE compounding?
USP 795
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For what period of time must a laminar flow hood be on before an individual can work to prepare a sterile product?
30 minutes
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What is the meaning of the acronym "PPE"?
personal protective equipment
64
Where does one place used syringes?
sharps container
65
What is the proper size of a sterilizing filter?
0.2 microns
66
Where would you prepare hazardous drugs in a pharmacy?
In a biological safety hood
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Where would you prepare IVs in a pharmacy?
In a horizontal flow hood
68
Where would you prepare antineoplastics (chemotherapy agents) in a pharmacy?
In a vertical flow hood
69
What are the 2 types of emulsions?
oil-in-water and water-in-oil
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How is a U-100 insulin syringe calibrated?
In 2-unit increments
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How are low-dose syringes calibrated?
In 1-unit increments
72
What is the preparation of a specific dosage form for a patient with specific needs called?
Extemporaneous compounding
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What is the aseptic technique used for?
it is used in the preparation of intravenous products (sterile)
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What is bulk compounding?
a large quantity of a medication is prepared to be used at a future time
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What is blending?
an act of combining 2 substances
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What is comminution?
an act of reducing a substance to small, fine particles
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What is geometric dilution?
a technique used in mixing two ingredients of unequal quantities, where one begins with the smallest quantity and adds an equal quantity of the ingredient having the larger amount; process continues until all of the ingredients are used
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What is an emulsifier?
a stabilizing agent in emulsion
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What is a flocculating agent?
electrolytes used in the preparation of suspensions
80
What is levigation?
trituration of a powder drug with a solvent, in which the drug is insoluble with the solvent
81
What is trituration?
a process of rubbing, grinding, or pulverizing a powder to create fine particles
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What is sifting?
a technique to blend or combine powders
83
What is tumbling?
Combing powders in a bag and shaking it
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What is the angle of insertion for a subcutaneous injection?
45 degrees
85
What is the angle of insertion for intradermal injections?
10 to 15 degrees
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What is the angle of insertion for an intramuscular injection?
90 degrees
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What term refers to the processes involved in the preparation of sterile product to prevent contamination of the product?
aseptic technique
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How often should a laminar flow hood be cleaned?
beginning of each shift
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What is the purpose of a membrane filter?
filters a solution as it is expelled from a syringe
90
What type of spatula should be used in handling iodine?
hard rubber
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What is the name of the opening of a needle?
lumen
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What is the minimum weighable quantity for a class A balance?
120 mg
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What type of mortar and pestle should be used in mixing liquids?
glass
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What type of dosage form is prepared using the "punch method"?
capsules
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Which method is used in the preparation of an emulsion?
the continental method
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What kit would drop factors of 10, 15, and 20 gtt/mL require?
macrodrop IV kit
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When would a microdrip be used?
for 60 gtt/mL
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What type of dosage form has a special coating to prevent dissolution in the stomach but allows for the dissolution in the intestine?
Enteric-coated tablet
99
How does air blow in a horizontal laminar flow hood?
toward the operator
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In what direction does air blow in a vertical laminar flow hood?
downward
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What term refers to fragments of a vial closure that contaminate a parenteral solution?
coring
102
What is the slanted part of the needle called?
the bevel
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What is the place of attachment of a needle called?
the hub
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What type of alcohol should be used in cleaning a laminar flow hood?
(70%) isopropyl alcohol
105
What unit of measurement is used to measure electrolytes?
mEq
106
When is a filter needle used?
medication from an ampule is used
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Which liquid form is a dispersion in which one liquid is dispersed in another immiscible liquid?
emulsion
108
Which term refers to the vehicle that contains the dissolved drug?
solvent
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What is a solute?
the drug that is dissolved into the solvent
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What does a solution contain?
the solvent and the solute
111
How many pairs of latex gloves should be worn when preparing IV admixtures?
2.
One pair is worn underneath the cuffs of the protective clothing, and the second pair of gloves goes over the top of the cuffs of the protective clothing.
112
What volume can be measured using a pipette?
up to 1.5 mL
113
When a pharmacy technician is performing geometric dilution, when does he or she add the most potent ingredient, which may also have the smallest weight or smallest volume, to the mortar?
As the first ingredient
114
Which of the following should be used in lifting pharmacy weights to be placed on a balance?
forceps
115
Which of the following does not anything in common with the other three dosage forms?
A. Emulsion
B. Magna
C. Solution
D. Suspension
C. solution
An emulsion, a magna, and a suspension are all examples of a dispersion. A solution is not a dispersion because the solute is evenly dissolved in the vehicle.
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Where is the most appropriate area to store compounded radiopharmaceutical products?
packaging area
117
What is required when compounding a suspension?
flocculating agent
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What is a flocculating agent used for?
to enhance particle "dispersability"
119
What are small-volume parenterals used for?
as a "piggyback" to a large-volume parenteral
120
What part of the laminar flow hood is responsible for removing contaminants?
the HEPA filter
121
What is another name for a pharmacy compounding log?
master formula sheet
122
How often must HEPA filters be certified?
every 6 months
123
What type of area contains no more than 100 particles 0.5 micron and larger per cubic foot of air?
ISO class 5
124
Which dosage form is described as "solid particles dispersed in liquid vehicle?"
suspensions
125
What type of mortar and pestle would be used in the trituration of crystals, granules, and powders?
wedgewood
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What type of mortar and pestle is more commonly used in the blending of powders?
porcelain
