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Sterile Products and Aseptic Technique Flashcards

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  1. Which USP chapter specifically addresses handling of hazardous drugs in healthcare settings?

    Answer: USP

    USP provides standards for safe handling, storage, preparation, and disposal of hazardous drugs to protect healthcare workers and the environment.

  2. What is the correct technique for withdrawing medication from a rubber-stoppered vial to maintain asepsis?

    Answer: Wipe the stopper with a 70% isopropyl alcohol swab and allow it to dry before needle insertion

    Wiping the stopper with 70% IPA and allowing it to dry before needle penetration removes surface contaminants and allows the alcohol to exert its antimicrobial effect.

  3. A pharmacist is compounding an epidural solution. Which ingredient must be AVOIDED?

    Answer: Preservative-containing formulations

    Preservatives such as benzyl alcohol and parabens are neurotoxic and must not be used in epidural or intrathecal preparations.

  4. The 'first air' principle in aseptic compounding means:

    Answer: The first batch of air from the HEPA filter is the cleanest and must not be blocked between the filter and the critical site

    First air is the uninterrupted airflow directly from the HEPA filter; nothing should obstruct this path to the critical site where sterile connections are made.

  5. What is the recommended frequency for disinfecting the interior surfaces of a laminar airflow workbench during a compounding session?

    Answer: Every 30 minutes during continuous compounding and after any contamination event

    USP requires the DCA surfaces to be disinfected at the start of each compounding session, at least every 30 minutes, and after any spill or contamination.

  6. Which solution is the preferred disinfectant for wiping down surfaces inside a laminar airflow workbench?

    Answer: 70% isopropyl alcohol (sterile IPA)

    Sterile 70% isopropyl alcohol is the standard surface disinfectant for the interior of primary engineering controls due to its broad-spectrum efficacy and rapid evaporation.