Pharmacy Tech Fall Final Exam

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What is the purpose of USP Chapter <795>?

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to identify qualify standards for nonsterile compounding

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When is beyond-use-dating initiated?

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at the time of compounding

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A prescription for a pediatric patient calls for 60ml of a diltiazem suspension at a concentration of 12mg/ml. To compound this prescription requires _______ tablets.

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12

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What is placed on a balance to avoid contact between the ingredients and the balance pans?

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weighing papers

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When compounding a nonsterile drug for an animal, the animal and human drug ingredients you use must be FDA approved.

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the animal and human drug ingredients you use must be FDA approved

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Compounding pharmacies are overseen by: FDA, USP, state standards, or All of the choices are correct?

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All of the choices are correct

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According to the ASHP, what should a pharmacy technician possess to be able to do simple and moderate nonsterile compounding? Options: national certification as a pharmacy technician, understanding of pharmacy calculations, studied and practiced compounding skills, all of the choices are correct

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all of the choices are correct

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Where would you find a master recipe for a nonsterile compound product that your pharmacy has never made? Options: USP, PCCA formularies, professional organizations, All choices are correct

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All choices are correct

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What is the minimum percentage of alcohol that should be in a product used for hand hygiene?

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60%

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Why is it not recommended to use hot water, antibacterial soap, and scrub brushes in hand washing technique in the CDC guidelines?

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increased risk of skin irritation