Which Of The Following Would Be Considered A Sterile Preparation

Question: Which of the following is the best reference for more information regarding compounding?A. Rx ConnectB. Compounding Corner on RxNetC. LEARNetD. GoogleE. Compounding Log Book

Answer: B. Compounding Corner on RxNet

Question: You are determining the BUD for Magic Mouthwash, a simple non-sterile compound. Magic mothwash reuqires the mixing of three ingredients Antacid Liquid, Lidocaine, and Diphenydramine. Each of these ingredients is a water containing oral formulation. What would be the BUD for Magic Mouthwash?A. Not later than 14 daysB. Not later than 30 daysC. Not later than the time remaining until the earliest expiration date of any Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient

Answer: A. Not later than 14 days FYI BUD means beyond-use-dates. Expiration days are required on commercially manufactured products and are determined after extensive study of the products stability

Question: All bulk drug products used for compounding should be stored together either in a cabinet near the compounding area, an area of shelving that is dedicated and labeled or under the sink.A. TrueB. False

Answer: B. False

Question: When determining BUD dates, we do not need to look at each medication composition that we are mixing.A. TrueB. False

Answer: B. False

Question: Which of the following would be considered an acceptable Route of Administration for a coumpound created in the pharmacy? (select all that apply)A. InhalationB. TopicalC. BladderD. Otic E. Oral

Answer: B and EFYI: We are not allowed to prepare: Oral/Nasal Inhalation, Ophthalmic, Otic, Bladder, or any Injectable

Question: What types of compounds are generally NOT permitted at CVS Pharmacy? (select all that apply)A. Preparations that are commercially available unless specific conditions are metB. Sterile preparationsC. Extended-Release Dosage FormsD. Compounds using hazardous medications on the NIOSH list

Answer: ALL (:FYI sterile preparations are never compounded at CVS, only non-sterile. At CVS we make Simple Non-sterile compounding(Magic mouthwash, creams oints, solns, suspensions); moderate non-sterile compounding (solutions/suspensions, two creams together); complex non-sterile compounding (ER tablets/Capsules, Transdermal patches, Suppositories for systemic use)

Question: It is the responsibility of ALL staff members to ensure that the compounding area is compliant with USP 795 standards.A. TrueB. False

Answer: A. True

Question: Which of the following would be considered a Sterile Preparation?A. Amox SuspB. Bladder IrrigationC. Compounded Mouth RinseD. Topical OintmentE. All the above

Answer: B. Bladder Irrigation

Question: The records maintained in the Compound Log Book must be kept for _____.A. 10 yearsB. 6 monthsC. 1 yearD. 6 yearsE. 10 months

Answer: A. 10 years

Question: Which of the following are to be documented and/pr addressed on the compound log? (select all that apply)A. Both the Compound Label AND Ingredient Back-tagB. An appropriate BUD, that follows USP guidelines and stability studies provided on the master formulaC. CalculationsD. Weighing and measuringE. Compounding techniquesF. Visual and other observations

Answer: ALL (:

Question: Refills of previously compounded prescriptions do not require a new compound log to be completed and filedA. TrueB. False

Answer: B. False

Question: In some cases it is appropriate for a technician to mix ingredients or assist in other compounding activities other than data entry & ingredient gathering in a CVS PharmacyA. TrueB. False

Answer: B. False

Question: There are times where you will be provided with BUD dates. When you do not have access to the BUD dates, you will have to determine that date yourself. What is the appropriate BUD date for Water-Containing Topical/Dermal & Mucosal Liquid & Semisolid Formulations?A. Not later than 14 daysB. Not later than 30 daysC. Not later than the time remaining until the earliest expiration date of any Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient

Answer: B. Not later than 30 days

Question: The Rx Number on the Compounding Log myst ALWAYS be visibleA. TrueB. False

Answer: A. True

Question: There are times where you will be provided with BUD dates. When you do not have access to the BUD dates, you will have to determine that date yourself. What is the appropriate BUD date for a water containing oral formulation?A. Not later than 14 daysB. Not later than 30 daysC. Not later than the time remaining until the earliest expiration date of any Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient

Answer: A. Not later than 14 days