CPhT CPhT Sterile Preparations 2

Question 1

What is the correct method to clean a laminar airflow hood before use?

Accepted Answer

Wipe with 70% isopropyl alcohol using side-to-side motions from back to front

Answer

The LAFW should be wiped with 70% isopropyl alcohol using overlapping side-to-side strokes working from back to front to push contaminants out of the hood.

Question 2

What is an IV piggyback (IVPB)?

Accepted Answer

A small-volume IV bag containing medication given through a secondary IV line

Answer

An IV piggyback (IVPB) is a small-volume parenteral solution (50–250 mL) containing medication that is infused through a secondary IV line.

Question 3

What is the correct needle angle when drawing medication from a vial?

Accepted Answer

45 degrees, bevel up

Answer

When drawing from a vial, the needle should be inserted at a 45-degree angle with the bevel up to reduce coring and maintain the integrity of the rubber stopper.

Question 4

What PPE is required for sterile compounding?

Accepted Answer

Gown, gloves, hair cover, face mask, and shoe covers

Answer

Sterile compounding requires full PPE including a gown, sterile gloves, hair and beard covers, face mask, and shoe covers to maintain the clean room environment.

Question 5

What is a total parenteral nutrition (TPN) solution?

Accepted Answer

A sterile IV mixture providing complete nutrition including proteins, lipids, dextrose, vitamins, and electrolytes

Answer

TPN is a sterile IV admixture that provides complete nutritional support for patients who cannot eat, including amino acids, dextrose, lipids, electrolytes, and vitamins.

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CPhT CPhT Sterile Preparations 2