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Cleanroom Facilities and Equipment Flashcards

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  1. What is the minimum air changes per hour (ACPH) required for the buffer area under USP 797?

    Answer: 30 ACPH

    USP 797 requires a minimum of 30 air changes per hour in the buffer area.

  2. Which type of compounding isolator provides the highest level of containment for hazardous drugs?

    Answer: Compounding Aseptic Containment Isolator (CACI)

    A CACI provides both aseptic conditions for product sterility and containment features for hazardous drug safety.

  3. What should be done with the LAFW at least 30 minutes before compounding begins?

    Answer: Turn on the blower to purge particulates

    The LAFW blower should be turned on at least 30 minutes before compounding to allow HEPA-filtered air to purge particulates.

  4. What is the required temperature range for the buffer area in a sterile compounding facility?

    Answer: 20 to 25 degrees C

    The buffer area should maintain controlled room temperature of 20 to 25 degrees C (68 to 77 degrees F).

  5. Which surface material is most appropriate for cleanroom walls and ceilings?

    Answer: Smooth, non-porous, and resistant to sanitizing agents

    Cleanroom surfaces must be smooth, non-porous, non-shedding, and resistant to damage from cleaning agents.

  6. What is a pass-through chamber used for in a sterile compounding facility?

    Answer: To transfer materials between areas while minimizing door openings

    Pass-through chambers allow materials to be transferred between the ante-area and buffer area without opening the door between the two areas.

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