CSPT - Compounded Sterile Preparation Technician Labeling and Documentation Questions and Answers

Question 1

A technician is preparing a label for a batch of fentanyl 50 mcg/mL PCA syringes for hospital floor stock.
Which of the following pieces of information is uniquely required on the label for this batch-prepared CSP?

Accepted Answer

A control or lot number assigned by the pharmacy.

Answer

Patient's full name and medical record number.

Answer

The specific time of day for administration.

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The prescribing physician's DEA number.

Question 2

Which document serves as the official, detailed 'recipe' that must be created for a compounded sterile preparation that will be made more than once, ensuring consistency across different batches?

Accepted Answer

Master Formulation Record

Answer

Compounding Record

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Patient Medication Profile

Answer

Safety Data Sheet (SDS)

Question 3

A technician is performing a final check on a patient-specific IV bag before it is dispensed. The label includes the patient's name, the drug and concentration, the BUD, and storage instructions. Which one of the following critical pieces of information is missing from this label?

Accepted Answer

The route of administration.

Answer

The manufacturer of the IV bag.

Answer

The lot number of the diluent used.

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The name of the compounding technician.

Question 4

When completing the documentation for a specific batch of sterile preparations, which information would be recorded on the Compounding Record but NOT on the Master Formulation Record?

Accepted Answer

The specific lot numbers and expiration dates of the components used.

Answer

The name, strength, and dosage form of the preparation.

Answer

The required equipment and step-by-step mixing instructions.

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The assigned beyond-use date (BUD) and storage requirements.

Question 5

A technician is preparing an IV infusion of paclitaxel, a chemotherapy agent. In addition to the standard CSP label, which of the following auxiliary labels is most critical to place on the final container according to USP standards?

Accepted Answer

"Hazardous Drug - Handle with Care"

Answer

"Refrigerate"

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"Shake Well Before Use"

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"For IV Push Only"

Question 6

According to USP <797> labeling requirements, which of the following must be clearly displayed on the label of every compounded sterile preparation?

Accepted Answer

The beyond-use date (BUD).

Answer

The cost of the preparation.

Answer

The wholesale supplier of the active ingredient.

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The ISO class of the room where it was prepared.

A technician is preparing a label for a batch of fentanyl 50 mcg/mL PCA syringes for hospital floor stock.Which of the following pieces of information is uniquely required on the label for this batch-prepared CSP?

A technician is preparing a label for a batch of fentanyl 50 mcg/mL PCA syringes for hospital floor stock.
Which of the following pieces of information is uniquely required on the label for this batch-prepared CSP?