CSPT - Compounded Sterile Preparation Technician USP Standards and Regulations Questions and Answers

Question 1

According to USP Chapter <800>, which of the following is a primary engineering control (PEC) specifically designed for compounding sterile hazardous drugs?

Accepted Answer

Biological Safety Cabinet (BSC)

Answer

Laminar Airflow Workbench (LAFW)

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Compounding Aseptic Isolator (CAI)

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Containment Segregated Compounding Area (C-SCA)

Question 2

A technician is preparing a non-sterile cream by mixing two commercially available ointments. Which USP chapter provides the primary standards for this type of compounding?

Accepted Answer

USP <795>

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USP <797>

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USP <800>

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USP <71>

Question 3

During a sterile compounding procedure, a technician accidentally touches the needle tip to their gloved finger before puncturing the vial. According to USP <797> principles, what is the most appropriate immediate action?

Accepted Answer

Discard the needle and syringe and start over with new sterile supplies.

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Wipe the needle with a sterile 70% isopropyl alcohol wipe.

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Continue with the procedure as the gloves are sterile.

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Visually inspect the needle for contamination before proceeding.

Question 4

Which of the following activities is required by USP <797> to be performed at least every 6 months for classified areas used for sterile compounding?

Accepted Answer

Certification of the primary engineering control

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Gloved fingertip and thumb sampling

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Daily cleaning of floors

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Air and surface sampling

Question 5

A hospital pharmacy is preparing to compound a hazardous, non-sterile oral suspension. According to USP <800>, where must this preparation take place?

Accepted Answer

In a Containment Primary Engineering Control (C-PEC) located within a Containment Secondary Engineering Control (C-SEC).

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In a Biological Safety Cabinet (BSC) located in a positive pressure room.

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On a standard countertop in the general pharmacy area.

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In a Laminar Airflow Workbench (LAFW) in the sterile compounding area.

Question 6

Which of the following best describes the main objective of USP General Chapter <797>?

Accepted Answer

To describe minimum standards to be followed to prevent patient harm from contaminated or incorrectly formulated compounded sterile preparations (CSPs).

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To provide standards for handling hazardous drugs to protect healthcare workers.

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To set guidelines for the labeling and packaging of all manufactured pharmaceuticals.

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To establish requirements for the non-sterile compounding of oral and topical medications.

According to USP Chapter , which of the following is a primary engineering control (PEC) specifically designed for compounding sterile hazardous drugs?