ExCPT Sterile and Non-Sterile Compounding Questions and Answers

Question 1

A pharmacy technician is preparing a non-aqueous topical cream by mixing two commercially available ointments.
According to USP Chapter , what is the maximum beyond-use date (BUD) that can be assigned to this compounded preparation when stored at room temperature?

Accepted Answer

6 months

Answer

14 days

Answer

30 days

Answer

90 days

Question 2

When compounding a sterile preparation, which of the following actions is performed first in the garbing process before entering the cleanroom's buffer area?

Accepted Answer

Putting on a hair cover and face mask

Answer

Donning sterile gloves

Answer

Washing hands and forearms

Answer

Donning a non-shedding gown

Question 3

A technician is compounding a hazardous drug (HD) intravenously. Which type of Primary Engineering Control (PEC) is required to ensure both product sterility and personnel safety?

Accepted Answer

Class II Biological Safety Cabinet (BSC)

Answer

Laminar Airflow Workbench (LAFW)

Answer

Compounding Aseptic Isolator (CAI)

Answer

A HEPA filter in the general pharmacy

Question 4

What is the primary purpose of using a filter needle when withdrawing medication from a glass ampule?

Accepted Answer

To prevent glass particles from being introduced into the final preparation

Answer

To sterilize the medication

Answer

To measure the volume of the liquid more accurately

Answer

To vent the ampule and prevent pressure buildup

Question 5

A pharmacy technician is preparing a magic mouthwash that contains several liquid ingredients. Which piece of equipment is most appropriate for accurately measuring 25 mL of a low-viscosity liquid for this non-sterile compound?

Accepted Answer

A graduated cylinder

Answer

A conical graduate

Answer

A beaker

Answer

An oral syringe

Question 6

Which of the following best describes the difference between a manufacturer's expiration date and a compound's beyond-use date (BUD)?

Accepted Answer

The expiration date is determined by the drug manufacturer based on stability testing, while the BUD is assigned by the pharmacy for a specific compounded preparation.

Answer

They are interchangeable terms for the same concept.

Answer

The expiration date applies to sterile products, while the BUD applies to non-sterile products.

Answer

The BUD is always longer than the manufacturer's expiration date.