CSPT Storage, Handling, and Transport 5

Question 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?

Accepted Answer

Reject or quarantine and contact the compounding facility for evaluation

Answer

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

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

Prevent accidental selection and cross-contamination

Answer

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

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

Chemotherapy-rated gloves and a gown at minimum

Answer

USP <800> requires at minimum chemotherapy-rated gloves and a gown when receiving hazardous drug shipments due to potential surface contamination.

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

Carry upright and avoid any agitation or mixing motion

Answer

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

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

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.

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