Which Of The Following Would Be Considered A Sterile Preparation
Question: Which of the following is the best reference for more information regarding compounding?
Rx Connect
B. Compounding Corner on RxNet
C. LEARNet
D. Google
E. Compounding Log Book
Answer: B. Compounding Corner on RxNet
Question:
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. True
B. False
Answer: B. False
Question: When determining BUD dates, we do not need to look at each medication composition that we are mixing.
A. True
B. 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. Inhalation
B. Topical
C. Bladder
D. Otic
E. Oral
Answer: B and E
FYI: 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 met
B. Sterile preparations
C. Extended-Release Dosage Forms
D. 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. True
B. False
Answer: A. True
Question: Which of the following would be considered a Sterile Preparation?
A. Amox Susp
B. Bladder Irrigation
C. Compounded Mouth Rinse
D. Topical Ointment
E. All the above
Answer: B. Bladder Irrigation
Question: The records maintained in the Compound Log Book must be kept for _____.
A. 10 years
B. 6 months
C. 1 year
D. 6 years
E. 10 months
Answer: A. 10 years
Question:
Answer: ALL (: