A patient is to receive 1 L of D5/0.45 NS with 20 mEq solution over 24 hours. What is the
flow rate? - ANSWER 42ml/hr
What is a critical site? - ANSWER An area exposed to air or touch, such as a vial, needle,
or ampule.
What direction does air flow in a horizontal laminar airflow hood? - ANSWER From the
back of the hood to the front
How often is electronic sampling of viable particles required to be performed and docu-
mented according to USP <797> ? - ANSWER Every 6 months
A total of 500 ml of ringer's lactate is to be infused over 8 hours; how should it be labeled on
the IV bag? - ANSWER 62.5 ml/hr
Prior to preparing a hazardous CSP, how many pair(s) of powder-free gloves should be worn
by a technician preparing and IV admixture? - ANSWER Two
Before compounding a sterile product, how long must a laminar airflow hood be on? - AN-
SWER 30 minutes
After using a syringe to compound a sterile product, where would a pharmacy technician dis-
pose of it? - ANSWER In a sharps container
How often must a pharmacy technician who handles hazardous drugs receive competency
training? - ANSWER Every 12 months
1
, What is the flow rate of 1 L of NS to be over 8 hr? - ANSWER 125 ml/hr
Which pharmacy standards must be adhered to when compounding a sterile product ? - AN-
SWER USP <797>
How many inches inside a laminar airflow hood should a technician prepare a sterile prod-
uct? - ANSWER 6 inches
USP <797> requires that hands, fingernails, wrists and up to the elbows be washed for a
minimum of ? - ANSWER 30 seconds
Which of following needles has the smallest diameter?
16 gauge
18 gauge
25 gauge
31 gauge - ANSWER 31 gauge
How many drops per milliliter does a mini- drip system provide? - ANSWER 60 gtt/ml
When compounding a hazardous medication for injection, what PEC would be used? - AN-
SWER A biologic safety cabinet
Which of the following is used to remove water-soluble residues found in the sterile com-
pounding area?
USP purified water
IPA 70%
2
flow rate? - ANSWER 42ml/hr
What is a critical site? - ANSWER An area exposed to air or touch, such as a vial, needle,
or ampule.
What direction does air flow in a horizontal laminar airflow hood? - ANSWER From the
back of the hood to the front
How often is electronic sampling of viable particles required to be performed and docu-
mented according to USP <797> ? - ANSWER Every 6 months
A total of 500 ml of ringer's lactate is to be infused over 8 hours; how should it be labeled on
the IV bag? - ANSWER 62.5 ml/hr
Prior to preparing a hazardous CSP, how many pair(s) of powder-free gloves should be worn
by a technician preparing and IV admixture? - ANSWER Two
Before compounding a sterile product, how long must a laminar airflow hood be on? - AN-
SWER 30 minutes
After using a syringe to compound a sterile product, where would a pharmacy technician dis-
pose of it? - ANSWER In a sharps container
How often must a pharmacy technician who handles hazardous drugs receive competency
training? - ANSWER Every 12 months
1
, What is the flow rate of 1 L of NS to be over 8 hr? - ANSWER 125 ml/hr
Which pharmacy standards must be adhered to when compounding a sterile product ? - AN-
SWER USP <797>
How many inches inside a laminar airflow hood should a technician prepare a sterile prod-
uct? - ANSWER 6 inches
USP <797> requires that hands, fingernails, wrists and up to the elbows be washed for a
minimum of ? - ANSWER 30 seconds
Which of following needles has the smallest diameter?
16 gauge
18 gauge
25 gauge
31 gauge - ANSWER 31 gauge
How many drops per milliliter does a mini- drip system provide? - ANSWER 60 gtt/ml
When compounding a hazardous medication for injection, what PEC would be used? - AN-
SWER A biologic safety cabinet
Which of the following is used to remove water-soluble residues found in the sterile com-
pounding area?
USP purified water
IPA 70%
2
