CPhT Skills and Competencies 3

Question 1

A technician is preparing a 1 L bag of TPN. The order calls for 250 mEq of sodium chloride. NaCl 23.4% solution contains 4 mEq/mL. How many mL of NaCl 23.4% is needed?

Accepted Answer

62.5 mL

Answer

250 mEq ÷ 4 mEq/mL = 62.5 mL of NaCl 23.4% solution.

Question 2

Which beyond-use date (BUD) applies to a non-sterile compounded preparation stored at room temperature that contains water?

Accepted Answer

14 days

Answer

USP <795> specifies that aqueous oral formulations compounded from commercial products have a BUD of 14 days when refrigerated, but shorter at room temperature.

Question 3

A pharmacy technician accidentally drops a vial of chemotherapy agent on the floor. What is the FIRST step?

Accepted Answer

Alert all staff and follow hazardous spill protocol

Answer

Hazardous drug spills require immediate activation of the facility's spill protocol to protect staff and patients.

Question 4

Which auxiliary label should be affixed to a prescription for metronidazole?

Accepted Answer

Avoid alcohol while taking this medication

Answer

Metronidazole causes a disulfiram-like reaction with alcohol, making the 'avoid alcohol' label essential.

Question 5

An NDC number has three segments. What does the second segment represent?

Accepted Answer

Product (drug, strength, dosage form)

Answer

The second segment of the NDC identifies the specific product, including drug name, strength, and dosage form.

(CPhT) Certified Pharmacy Technician Practice Test

(CPhT) Certified Pharmacy Technician Practice Test

CPhT Skills and Competencies 3