CSPT Labeling and Documentation 5

Question 1

A technician compounds a CSP with a 14-day BUD but the prescriber orders a 30-day supply for a home infusion patient. What is the correct action?

Accepted Answer

Label with 14 days and dispense multiple units to cover the 30-day supply

Answer

The BUD must reflect the scientifically supported stability limit; multiple units with correct BUDs should be dispensed to cover the full therapy course.

Question 2

Which element on a CSP label helps ensure the preparation can be recalled if a sterility or quality issue is discovered after dispensing?

Accepted Answer

Lot number or batch number

Answer

The lot or batch number links the dispensed preparation back to the specific compounding run, enabling targeted recalls without disrupting unaffected batches.

Question 3

Under USP <797>, which of the following CSPs would require a 'single-dose only' or 'discard after use' notation?

Accepted Answer

Unit-dose syringes without antimicrobial preservatives

Answer

Unpreserved unit-dose syringes must be labeled to indicate they should be discarded after a single use to prevent microbial contamination.

Question 4

A CSP label is damaged and illegible by the time it reaches the patient's home nurse. What is the nurse's safest course of action?

Accepted Answer

Contact the pharmacy for a replacement label or preparation before administration

Answer

A medication should never be administered if its label is unreadable; the pharmacy must be contacted to verify all preparation details and provide a legible label.

Question 5

When compounding a CSP for a patient with a documented allergy to a dye used in formulation, where should this substitution be documented?

Accepted Answer

In the compounding record and noted on the label as 'dye-free formulation'

Answer

Any formulation deviation due to allergy or patient-specific need must be documented in the compounding record and communicated on the label to alert all caregivers.

CSPT - Compounded Sterile Preparation Technician Practice Test

CSPT - Compounded Sterile Preparation Technician Practice Test

CSPT Labeling and Documentation 5