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Aseptic Technique - correct answer ✔✔ The set of special procedures used to ensure that
harmful germs are NOT passed on, or onto, surfaces and equipment, into the air, or into the
compounded drug preparations.
Sterile - correct answer ✔✔ The absence of all living microorganisms, spores and viruses.
Parental Route of Administration - correct answer ✔✔ The injection or infusion of fluids and/or
medications into the body bypassing the GI tract
IV Injection - correct answer ✔✔ Into the vein via an IV line and a catheter or syringe.
ID Injection - correct answer ✔✔ Between the layers of skin via an injection.
SUBCUT Injection - correct answer ✔✔ Under the skin into the subcutaneous tissue via a
syringe.
IM Injection - correct answer ✔✔ Into a muscle via a syringe or injection pen.
Master Formulation Record - correct answer ✔✔ A recipe for a compound preparation that lists
the name, strength, dosage form, ingredients and their quantities, mixing instructions, and
beyond use dating; many recipes available from PCCA
, Compounding Record - correct answer ✔✔ Documents the ingredients, calculations, and
compounding processes that were actually used for a particular preparation, allowing for
traceability.
Dry Powder Volume (PV) Equation - correct answer ✔✔ Total Volume (TV) - Diluent Volume (DV)
= PV
PV + DV = TV
Flow Rate Equation - correct answer ✔✔ V = ml
T = hr
F = ml/hr
f = gtt/min
C = gtt/ml
*To find F, divide V by T to get ml/hr
To find f, multiply F × C and divide by 60 to get gtt/min*
Anteroom - correct answer ✔✔ Transition area of the Sterile Compounding Area; Area
immediately before the buffer room where hand washing, hygiene, and garbing are done and
any supplies and medications are gathered here before entering the buffer room.
*MUST HAVE AT LEAST ISO CLASS 8 AIR*
Buffer Room - correct answer ✔✔ Also known as the IV room or Cleanroom.
Sterilization of gloves and medication with 70% isopropyl alcohol occurs here.