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Sterile and Non-Sterile Compounding (Domain 3) Flashcards

1
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What is the meaning of the abbreviation “ss”?

A

one half

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What is the meaning of the abbreviation “lb”?

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pound

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What is the meaning of the abbreviation “oz”?

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ounce

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What is the meaning of the abbreviation “mEq”?

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milliequivalent

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What is the meaning of the abbreviation “mg”?

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milligram

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What is the meaning of the abbreviation “fl oz”?

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fluid ounce

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7
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What is the meaning of the abbreviation “mcg”?

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microgram

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What is the meaning of the abbreviation “mL”?

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milliliter

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What is the meaning of the abbreviation “L”?

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liter

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10
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What is the meaning of the abbreviation “gm”?

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gram

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11
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What is the meaning of the abbreviation “gr”?

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grain

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12
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What is the meaning of the abbreviation “C”?

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celsius or centigrade

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13
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What is the meaning of the abbreviation “F”?

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fahrenheit

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14
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What is the meaning of the abbreviation “tsp”?

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teaspoon

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What is the meaning of the abbreviation “tbsp”?

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tablespoon

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16
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What is the meaning of the abbreviation “gal”?

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gallon

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17
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What is the meaning of the prefix micro-?

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1/1,000,000 of a unit

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18
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What is the meaning of the prefix milli-?

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1/1,000 of a unit

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19
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What is the meaning of the prefix kilo-?

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1,000 times of a unit

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20
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What is the basic unit of weight in the metric system?

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gram

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21
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What is the basic unit of volume in the metric system?`

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liter

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22
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How many grams are in 1 oz?

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28.35 grams

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23
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How many micrograms are in 1 mg?

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1,000 micrograms

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24
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How many milligrams are in 1 g?

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1,000 milligrams

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25
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How many grams are in 1 mg?

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0.001 grams

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26
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How many grams are in 1 mcg?

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0.000001 grams

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27
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How many grams are in 1 lb?

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454 grams

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28
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How many milligrams are in 1 gr?

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65 milligrams

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29
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How many mL are in 1 L?

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1,000 mL

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30
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How many mL are in 1 tsp?

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5 mL

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31
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How many mL are in 1 fl oz?

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30 mL

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32
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How many teaspoons are in 1 fl oz?

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6 teaspoons

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33
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How many teaspoons are in 1 tbsp?

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3 teaspoons

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34
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How many tablespoons are in 1 fl oz?

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2 tablespoons

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35
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How many fluid ounces are in 1 cup?

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8 ounces

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36
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How many cups are in 1 pint?

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2 cups

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37
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How many pints are in 1 quart?

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2 pints

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38
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How many quarts are in 1 gallon?

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4 quarts

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39
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How many mL are in 1 gallon?

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3,840 mL

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40
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How many pints are in 2 quarts?

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4 pints

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41
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How many pounds are in 1 kg?

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2.2 pounds

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42
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What is the meaning of the abbreviation “syr”?

A

syrup

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43
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What is the meaning of the abbreviation “ung”?

A

ointment

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44
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What is the meaning of the abbreviation “supp”?

A

suppository

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45
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What is the meaning of the abbreviation “susp”?

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suspension

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46
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What is the meaning of the abbreviation “tab”?

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tablet

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47
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What is the meaning of the abbreviation “amp”?

A

ampule

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48
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What is the meaning of the abbreviation “sol”?

A

solution

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49
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What is the meaning of the abbreviation “oint”?

A

ointment

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50
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What is the meaning of the abbreviation “emuls”?

A

emulsion

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51
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What is the meaning of the acronym “MDI”?

A

metered-dose inhaler

52
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What is the meaning of the acronym “TNA”?

A

total nutrient admixture

53
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What is the meaning of the acronym “D5W”?

A

dextrose 5% in water (5g in 100mL)

54
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What is the meaning of the acronym “½ NS”?

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½ normal saline (0.45%)

55
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What is the meaning of the acronym “TPN”?

A

total parenteral nutrition

56
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What is the meaning of the acronym “D10W”?

A

dextrose 10% in water (10g in 100mL)

57
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What is the meaning of the acronym “LR”?

A

lactated ringer’s solution

58
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What is the meaning of the abbreviation “NS”?

A

normal saline (0.9%)

59
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What chapter of the USP oversees STERILE compounding?

A

USP 797

60
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What is the meaning of the abbreviation “cap”?

A

capsule

61
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What chapter of the USP oversees NONSTERILE compounding?

A

USP 795

62
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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?

A

30 minutes

63
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What is the meaning of the acronym “PPE”?

A

personal protective equipment

64
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Where does one place used syringes?

A

sharps container

65
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What is the proper size of a sterilizing filter?

A

0.2 microns

66
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Where would you prepare hazardous drugs in a pharmacy?

A

In a biological safety hood

67
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Where would you prepare IVs in a pharmacy?

A

In a horizontal flow hood

68
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Where would you prepare antineoplastics (chemotherapy agents) in a pharmacy?

A

In a vertical flow hood

69
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What are the 2 types of emulsions?

A

oil-in-water and water-in-oil

70
Q

How is a U-100 insulin syringe calibrated?

A

In 2-unit increments

71
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How are low-dose syringes calibrated?

A

In 1-unit increments

72
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What is the preparation of a specific dosage form for a patient with specific needs called?

A

Extemporaneous compounding

73
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What is the aseptic technique used for?

A

it is used in the preparation of intravenous products (sterile)

74
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What is bulk compounding?

A

a large quantity of a medication is prepared to be used at a future time

75
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What is blending?

A

an act of combining 2 substances

76
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What is comminution?

A

an act of reducing a substance to small, fine particles

77
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What is geometric dilution?

A

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

78
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What is an emulsifier?

A

a stabilizing agent in emulsion

79
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What is a flocculating agent?

A

electrolytes used in the preparation of suspensions

80
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What is levigation?

A

trituration of a powder drug with a solvent, in which the drug is insoluble with the solvent

81
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What is trituration?

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a process of rubbing, grinding, or pulverizing a powder to create fine particles

82
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What is sifting?

A

a technique to blend or combine powders

83
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What is tumbling?

A

Combing powders in a bag and shaking it

84
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What is the angle of insertion for a subcutaneous injection?

A

45 degrees

85
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What is the angle of insertion for intradermal injections?

A

10 to 15 degrees

86
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What is the angle of insertion for an intramuscular injection?

A

90 degrees

87
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What term refers to the processes involved in the preparation of sterile product to prevent contamination of the product?

A

aseptic technique

88
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How often should a laminar flow hood be cleaned?

A

beginning of each shift

89
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What is the purpose of a membrane filter?

A

filters a solution as it is expelled from a syringe

90
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What type of spatula should be used in handling iodine?

A

hard rubber

91
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What is the name of the opening of a needle?

A

lumen

92
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What is the minimum weighable quantity for a class A balance?

A

120 mg

93
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What type of mortar and pestle should be used in mixing liquids?

A

glass

94
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What type of dosage form is prepared using the “punch method”?

A

capsules

95
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Which method is used in the preparation of an emulsion?

A

the continental method

96
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What kit would drop factors of 10, 15, and 20 gtt/mL require?

A

macrodrop IV kit

97
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When would a microdrip be used?

A

for 60 gtt/mL

98
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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?

A

Enteric-coated tablet

99
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How does air blow in a horizontal laminar flow hood?

A

toward the operator

100
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In what direction does air blow in a vertical laminar flow hood?

A

downward

101
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What term refers to fragments of a vial closure that contaminate a parenteral solution?

A

coring

102
Q

What is the slanted part of the needle called?

A

the bevel

103
Q

What is the place of attachment of a needle called?

A

the hub

104
Q

What type of alcohol should be used in cleaning a laminar flow hood?

A

(70%) isopropyl alcohol

105
Q

What unit of measurement is used to measure electrolytes?

A

mEq

106
Q

When is a filter needle used?

A

medication from an ampule is used

107
Q

Which liquid form is a dispersion in which one liquid is dispersed in another immiscible liquid?

A

emulsion

108
Q

Which term refers to the vehicle that contains the dissolved drug?

A

solvent

109
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What is a solute?

A

the drug that is dissolved into the solvent

110
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What does a solution contain?

A

the solvent and the solute

111
Q

How many pairs of latex gloves should be worn when preparing IV admixtures?

A
  1. 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
Q

What volume can be measured using a pipette?

A

up to 1.5 mL

113
Q

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?

A

As the first ingredient

114
Q

Which of the following should be used in lifting pharmacy weights to be placed on a balance?

A

forceps

115
Q

Which of the following does not anything in common with the other three dosage forms?

A. Emulsion
B. Magna
C. Solution
D. Suspension

A

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.

116
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Where is the most appropriate area to store compounded radiopharmaceutical products?

A

packaging area

117
Q

What is required when compounding a suspension?

A

flocculating agent

118
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What is a flocculating agent used for?

A

to enhance particle “dispersability”

119
Q

What are small-volume parenterals used for?

A

as a “piggyback” to a large-volume parenteral

120
Q

What part of the laminar flow hood is responsible for removing contaminants?

A

the HEPA filter

121
Q

What is another name for a pharmacy compounding log?

A

master formula sheet

122
Q

How often must HEPA filters be certified?

A

every 6 months

123
Q

What type of area contains no more than 100 particles 0.5 micron and larger per cubic foot of air?

A

ISO class 5

124
Q

Which dosage form is described as “solid particles dispersed in liquid vehicle?”

A

suspensions

125
Q

What type of mortar and pestle would be used in the trituration of crystals, granules, and powders?

A

wedgewood

126
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What type of mortar and pestle is more commonly used in the blending of powders?

A

porcelain

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