CPhT CPhT Sterile Preparations

Question 1

What does USP <797> regulate?

Accepted Answer

Pharmaceutical compounding of sterile preparations

Answer

Over-the-counter drug standards

Answer

Controlled substance dispensing

Answer

Nonsterile compounding

Question 2

What is aseptic technique?

Accepted Answer

Procedures used to prevent microbial contamination of sterile products

Answer

A method for counting tablets accurately

Answer

A calculation method for IV infusions

Answer

A process for labeling medications

Question 3

What type of hood is used to prepare chemotherapy (hazardous) drugs?

Accepted Answer

Biological safety cabinet (BSC)

Answer

Laminar airflow workbench (LAFW)

Answer

Standard pharmacy counter

Answer

Horizontal flow hood

Question 4

What is the purpose of a laminar airflow workbench (LAFW)?

Accepted Answer

To provide a sterile environment for preparing non-hazardous IV admixtures

Answer

To store hazardous medications safely

Answer

To calculate IV flow rates

Answer

To mix oral suspensions

Question 5

What does 'BUD' stand for in sterile compounding?

Accepted Answer

Beyond-Use Date

Answer

Basic Unit Dosing

Answer

Biological Unit Determination

Answer

Base Unit Dilution

Question 6

What ISO classification is required for the direct compounding area in sterile preparations?

Accepted Answer

ISO 5

Answer

ISO 8

Answer

ISO 3

Answer

ISO 10