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Storage, Handling, and Transport Flashcards

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  1. A pharmacy receives a shipment of CSPs that were shipped with a temperature monitor showing a 4-hour excursion to 35°C. What should occur?

    Answer: Reject or quarantine and contact the compounding facility for evaluation

    A documented temperature excursion requires rejection or quarantine and evaluation by the compounding facility to assess product integrity.

  2. Segregated storage of hazardous drugs from non-hazardous drugs in a pharmacy is required to:

    Answer: Prevent accidental selection and cross-contamination

    Physical segregation of hazardous drugs prevents accidental dispensing errors and cross-contamination of non-hazardous products.

  3. What type of personal protective equipment (PPE) is required when unpacking hazardous drug shipments?

    Answer: Chemotherapy-rated gloves and a gown at minimum

    USP requires at minimum chemotherapy-rated gloves and a gown when receiving hazardous drug shipments due to potential surface contamination.

  4. How should a CSP labeled 'Do Not Shake' be handled during transport within a facility?

    Answer: Carry upright and avoid any agitation or mixing motion

    Preparations labeled 'Do Not Shake' must be transported without agitation to prevent emulsion breakdown, precipitation, or particle formation.

  5. Which of the following best describes a 'beyond-use date' (BUD) in the context of CSP storage?

    Answer: The date and time after which the CSP should not be used, assigned by the compounder

    A BUD is the date/time assigned by the compounder based on stability data and storage conditions, after which the CSP must not be used.

  6. A CSP stored in the refrigerator develops visible particulate matter. The correct action is to:

    Answer: Quarantine and do not dispense; investigate and document

    Visible particulate matter is a quality failure indicator requiring quarantine, investigation, and documentation — the CSP must not be dispensed.

  7. When storing multiple CSPs of the same drug in a refrigerator, which practice is essential for preventing medication errors?

    Answer: Use first-in, first-out (FIFO) rotation based on BUD

    FIFO rotation ensures that CSPs with the earliest BUD are used first, reducing waste and the risk of dispensing expired preparations.

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