NAPLEX 2025 - Compounding I: Basics
the ______ sets the standards for compounding preperations - Answer-U.S Pharmacopeia (USP)
USP ______ is Hazardous Drug - Answer-800
USP _____ is Non-Sterile Compounding - Answer-795
USP _____ is Sterile Compounding - Answer-797
non-sterile hazardous drugs would be governed by which USP? - Answer-USP 795
USP 800
non-sterile non-hazardous drugs would be governed by which USP? - Answer-USP 795
sterile non-hazardous drugs would be governed by which USP? - Answer-USP 797
sterile hazardous drugs would be governed by which USP? - Answer-USP 797
USP 800
, Give examples of non-sterile compounding - Answer-To prepare a dose of formulation that is not
commercially available
To avoid an excipient such as gluten or red dye
To add a flavor to make it more palatable
Which administrations count as non-sterile compounding - Answer-By mouth, via tube, rectally,
vaginally, topically, nasally, or in the ear (unless the eardrum is perforated)
USP 797 divides sterile compounding into what categories - Answer-Simple: requires following
instructions
Moderate: involves specialized, calculations or procedures or making a preparation that has no
established stability data
Complex: requires special training, equipment, or procedures
All components, equipment, and containers should be stored _______ - Answer-Off the floor
There needs to be adequate plumbing and what types of water - Answer-Potable: for hand and
equipment wash
Purified: for use and water-containing formulations and for rinsing equipment and utensils
Give examples of sterile, compounded preparations - Answer-- injections, including intravenous,
intramuscular and subcutaneous
-eye drops
the ______ sets the standards for compounding preperations - Answer-U.S Pharmacopeia (USP)
USP ______ is Hazardous Drug - Answer-800
USP _____ is Non-Sterile Compounding - Answer-795
USP _____ is Sterile Compounding - Answer-797
non-sterile hazardous drugs would be governed by which USP? - Answer-USP 795
USP 800
non-sterile non-hazardous drugs would be governed by which USP? - Answer-USP 795
sterile non-hazardous drugs would be governed by which USP? - Answer-USP 797
sterile hazardous drugs would be governed by which USP? - Answer-USP 797
USP 800
, Give examples of non-sterile compounding - Answer-To prepare a dose of formulation that is not
commercially available
To avoid an excipient such as gluten or red dye
To add a flavor to make it more palatable
Which administrations count as non-sterile compounding - Answer-By mouth, via tube, rectally,
vaginally, topically, nasally, or in the ear (unless the eardrum is perforated)
USP 797 divides sterile compounding into what categories - Answer-Simple: requires following
instructions
Moderate: involves specialized, calculations or procedures or making a preparation that has no
established stability data
Complex: requires special training, equipment, or procedures
All components, equipment, and containers should be stored _______ - Answer-Off the floor
There needs to be adequate plumbing and what types of water - Answer-Potable: for hand and
equipment wash
Purified: for use and water-containing formulations and for rinsing equipment and utensils
Give examples of sterile, compounded preparations - Answer-- injections, including intravenous,
intramuscular and subcutaneous
-eye drops
