CSPT Study Guide 2026
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📋 CSPT Exam Format at a Glance
📚 CSPT Topics to Study (48)
✍️ Sample CSPT Questions & Answers
1. How should corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) be implemented?
CAPA requires systematic root cause analysis, immediate correction, preventive measures, documentation, and follow-up verification.
2. What USP chapter applies to endotoxin (pyrogen) testing of large-volume parenteral preparations like TPN?
USP Bacterial Endotoxins Test is used to detect pyrogens in large-volume parenterals including TPN formulations.
3. How frequently must viable environmental monitoring (both air and surface) be performed in ISO Class 5 and ISO Class 7 areas of a Category 2 CSP compounding operation per USP ?
USP requires that viable environmental monitoring of ISO Class 5 and ISO Class 7 areas in Category 2 operations be conducted at least monthly under dynamic (in-use) conditions.
4. When must environmental monitoring be performed 'at rest' (static conditions) in a cleanroom?
Static (at-rest) testing is primarily used for initial ISO classification and after significant changes such as renovations, HEPA filter changes, or major equipment installation, rather than as part of routine monitoring.
5. Which surface material is most appropriate for cleanroom walls and ceilings?
Cleanroom surfaces must be smooth, non-porous, non-shedding, and resistant to damage from cleaning agents.
6. 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?
The Master Formulation Record (MFR) is the detailed recipe that provides all necessary information to compound a specific preparation, including ingredients, quantities, procedures, and labeling instructions. A Compounding Record, in contrast, is the log created for each specific time a preparation is made, documenting the lot numbers and personnel involved in that particular instance.