CETP Cheat Sheet 2026

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1. In Canada, which organization publishes the Model Standards for Pharmacy Compounding of Hazardous Drugs? → NAPRA
2. What is the correct direction of cleaning swabs when disinfecting an IV bag injection port? → Single unidirectional stroke, then discard swab
3. How many milliequivalents (mEq) of potassium chloride are contained in 30 mL of a 2 mEq/mL solution? → 60 mEq
4. In Canadian Entry To Practice, why is inventory control knowledge important for professional certification? → It demonstrates competence and ensures practitioners meet established standards
5. What does the term 'first air' refer to in aseptic technique? → Uninterrupted HEPA-filtered air directly from the filter face
6. Which of the following best describes the hierarchy of controls in patient safety for Canadian Entry To Practice? → Elimination, substitution, engineering controls, administrative controls, PPE
7. What is the STOPP criteria used for in Medication Therapy Management? → Identifying potentially inappropriate prescribing in older adults
8. What is the relationship between theory and practice in Canadian Entry To Practice professional standards? → Theory provides the foundation and framework that guides effective practical application
9. A child weighs 22 lbs. The prescribed antibiotic dose is 10 mg/kg/day in two equally divided doses. How many mg should be given per dose? → 50 mg
10. What is the relationship between theory and practice in Canadian Entry To Practice inventory control? → Theory provides the foundation and framework that guides effective practical application
11. A patient is prescribed digoxin 0.25 mg once daily. The only available tablets are 0.125 mg. How many tablets should be dispensed per dose? → 2 tablets
12. What is the recommended alcohol concentration for disinfecting surfaces and critical sites in sterile compounding? → 70% isopropyl alcohol
13. How many grams of dextrose are contained in 500 mL of D5W (5% dextrose in water)? → 25 g
14. A patient is prescribed atenolol 50 mg once daily for 30 days. What quantity of 50 mg tablets should be dispensed? → 30 tablets
15. What is the primary consideration when implementing new technology in Canadian Entry To Practice? → Ensuring compatibility with existing systems and meeting user requirements
16. How many mL of a 1:1000 epinephrine solution must be drawn up to administer a 0.5 mg dose? → 0.5 mL
17. When providing a Medication Action Plan (MAP) as part of MTM, what is the primary audience for this document? → The patient, outlining self-management steps for their medications
18. Which parameter is most important to verify when preparing a large-volume parenteral (LVP) admixture? → Final drug concentration, volume, and compatibility
19. A patient is prescribed amoxicillin 250 mg/5 mL oral suspension. The prescribed dose is 125 mg three times daily. How many mL should be administered per dose? → 2.5 mL
20. Which communication barrier is most likely to cause misunderstandings in Canadian Entry To Practice? → Using technical jargon without considering the audience's knowledge level
21. What is a best practice in Canadian Entry To Practice professional standards? → A method or technique recognized as superior based on evidence and expert consensus
22. In Canadian Entry To Practice, why is pharmacy practice knowledge important for professional certification? → It demonstrates competence and ensures practitioners meet established standards
23. What is the significance of a positive environmental monitoring result in the cleanroom? → It triggers investigation and corrective action
24. A powder for reconstitution has a powder volume of 1.5 mL. The final volume after reconstitution should be 5 mL. How much diluent must be added? → 3.5 mL
25. A patient is prescribed metformin 1 g twice daily. Metformin tablets are available as 500 mg. How many tablets are required per day? → 4 tablets
26. A physician orders 1 L of normal saline to be infused over 8 hours. What is the correct infusion rate in mL/hr? → 125 mL/hr
27. What is the purpose of a compliance training program in Canadian Entry To Practice? → To educate personnel about applicable regulations and their responsibilities
28. What is the primary purpose of a biological safety cabinet (BSC) when preparing hazardous sterile products? → To protect the product, operator, and environment
29. What does validity mean in the context of assessment within Canadian Entry To Practice? → The assessment measures what it is intended to measure
30. A pharmacist notices a patient is picking up their blood pressure medication only every 45 days despite a 30-day supply. What is the correct interpretation? → The patient has a refill adherence rate of approximately 67%, indicating poor adherence