How many milliliters of a 40% solution and a 12% solution are needed to make 420 ml of 25% solution?
195 ml of 40% solution and 225 ml of 12% solution
295 ml of 40% solution and 125 ml of 12% solution
245 ml of 40% solution and 175 ml of 12% solution
100 ml of 40% solution and 320 ml of 12% solution - ANSWERS195 ml of 40% solution and 225 ml of 12%
solution
Which of these is required to be documented for all compounded products?
the pharmacy manager's initials
the National Drug Code (NDC)
the lot number
whether the compound came from a premixed batch - ANSWERSthe lot number
These need to be documented for all compounded products:
Product names and amount/strength of each used including how compound was mixed
A product specific lot number
The name of all the people preparing the compound (e.g., technicians and pharmacist who checks it)
Date of preparation
Storage requirements
Beyond-use dating
Labeling requirements for all prescriptions
How many people should be involved in the compounding process of a single prescription?
three
one two
four - ANSWERSone
What is the weight/weight percent (w/w%) of 412.5 mg of nitroglycerin in 33 grams of a compounded prescription?
12.5% nitroglycerin
1.25% nitroglycerin
0.0125% nitroglycerin
0.125% nitroglycerin - ANSWERS1.25% nitroglycerin
How many milliliters of a 30% solution and a 10% solution are needed to make 800 ml of 25% solution?
550 ml of 30% solution and 250 ml of 10% solution
600 ml of 30% solution and 200 ml of 10% solution
650 ml of 30% solution and 150 ml of 10% solution
500 ml of 30% solution and 300 ml of 10% solution - ANSWERS600 ml of 30% solution and 200 ml of 10%
solution
During non-sterile compounding, when should you put on all Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)?
after all formulas and calculations are completed
after all hardware is collected and organized
after all ingredients are weighed or measured out
after the prescription is received - ANSWERSafter all formulas and calculations are completed
What is the weight/volume percentage (w/v%) of 0.5 grams of lisinopril in 50 ml of a compounded oral solution?
10% lisinopril solution
1% lisinopril solution
5% lisinopril solution
20% lisinopril solution - ANSWERS1% lisinopril solution