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WorksheetsExtemporaneous Dispensing Revision
Total questions: 17
Worksheet time: 6mins
What is the first step in the extemporaneous dispensing process?
Prepare a suitable label
Select the appropriate container
Check the final product
Establish the validity of the prescription
Which of the following is NOT a criterion for preparing an extemporaneous product?
Product labelled appropriately
Patient's age and weight checked
Correct quantities calculated
Ingredient weighed accurately
What should be checked before proceeding with the preparation of a product?
The color of the container
The expiry date of the ingredients
The solubility of the ingredients in the vehicle
The patient's medical history
What type of coat must students wear in the lab?
Short-sleeved lab coat
Buttoned-up lab coat
Cotton lab coat
Leather lab coat
What is the maximum expiry date for an extemporaneous product unless otherwise specified?
28 days
14 days
30 days
60 days
When measuring liquids, where should the bottom of the meniscus be aligned?
At the top of the graduation mark
Above the graduation mark
At the bottom of the graduation mark
In the middle of the graduation mark
What type of spatulas can students use for extemporaneous preparations?
Plastic or stainless steel spatulas
Plastic or wooden spatulas
Only stainless steel spatulas
Metal or glass spatulas
What should be done to ensure the correct concentration of active ingredients?
Use a larger container
Complete transfer must be obtained
Measure with a pipette
Use a clear container
What is required on the label for a product that contains suspended material?
Store in a cool place
Shake well before each use
Keep refrigerated
For external use only
Which of the following is NOT a requirement for labelling extemporaneous products?
Name and strength of active ingredients
Date of preparation
Expiry date
Name of the manufacturer
What should be done when reformulating commercially available products?
Use the lowest strength available
Alter the release characteristics
Refer to Guidelines for compounding
Ignore the solubility of the medication
What type of container should be used for light-sensitive products?
Metal container
Plastic container
Amber glass container
Clear glass container
What is the purpose of using a mortar and pestle in extemporaneous dispensing?
To mix the final product
To grind solid ingredients
To measure liquids
To store the ingredients
What should students do when calibrating a bottle for liquid preparations?
Use any liquid available
Measure the volume in a conical measure
Ignore the vehicle used
Use a clear container for visibility
What is the appropriate technique for incorporating dry solid ingredients into semi-solid preparations?
Directly adding without breaking down
Breaking down to the smallest particle size possible
Using a blender
Heating the ingredients
Which of the following techniques is NOT recommended for preparing a cream or ointment?
Using a mortar and pestle to triturate solid ingredients
Using a spatula to mix ingredients in a glass slab
Using a tile to grind solid ingredients
Using a blender for emulsification
Select the appropriate Counseling Points for an extemporaneous product:
Indication (Purpose of use)
Method of preparation
Expiry & Storage conditions
Dosage instructions
Warnings (if any)
