Best Practices for USP 797 Material
Handling correctly answered to pass
What is a certificate of analysis (COA)? - correct answer ✔✔A report that provides a description
of the component and results of analyses performed
Which activity occurs as part of material handling before compounding begins? - correct answer
✔✔Inventory control
Which is a necessary step when receiving inventory? - correct answer ✔✔Verify what was
received is exactly what was ordered
What is the term for rotating inventory to ensure expired inventory is not used for
compounding? - correct answer ✔✔First-in first-out
What is the purpose of many of the material handling procedures that are put in place in a
sterile compounding pharmacy? - correct answer ✔✔Reduce the risk of microbial
contamination
Which agent does CriticalPoint recommend be used to wipe materials before they enter the
buffer room or inside of the compounding perimeter line? - correct answer ✔✔EPA-registered,
one-step sporicidal disinfectant cleaner
Before starting a new batch, a compounding technician ensures the workspace is clear of any
other supplies or drugs left from previous batches or patient preps. What is this action called? -
correct answer ✔✔Area clearance
Handling correctly answered to pass
What is a certificate of analysis (COA)? - correct answer ✔✔A report that provides a description
of the component and results of analyses performed
Which activity occurs as part of material handling before compounding begins? - correct answer
✔✔Inventory control
Which is a necessary step when receiving inventory? - correct answer ✔✔Verify what was
received is exactly what was ordered
What is the term for rotating inventory to ensure expired inventory is not used for
compounding? - correct answer ✔✔First-in first-out
What is the purpose of many of the material handling procedures that are put in place in a
sterile compounding pharmacy? - correct answer ✔✔Reduce the risk of microbial
contamination
Which agent does CriticalPoint recommend be used to wipe materials before they enter the
buffer room or inside of the compounding perimeter line? - correct answer ✔✔EPA-registered,
one-step sporicidal disinfectant cleaner
Before starting a new batch, a compounding technician ensures the workspace is clear of any
other supplies or drugs left from previous batches or patient preps. What is this action called? -
correct answer ✔✔Area clearance
