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Question 1

What does USP <797> regulate?

Accepted Answer

Pharmaceutical compounding of sterile preparations

Answer

USP <797> establishes standards for pharmaceutical compounding of sterile preparations to ensure patient safety and product quality.

Question 2

What is aseptic technique?

Accepted Answer

Procedures used to prevent microbial contamination of sterile products

Answer

Aseptic technique refers to procedures and practices used to prevent microbial contamination when preparing sterile pharmaceutical products.

Question 3

What type of hood is used to prepare chemotherapy (hazardous) drugs?

Accepted Answer

Biological safety cabinet (BSC)

Answer

A biological safety cabinet (BSC) is used for hazardous drug preparation because it protects both the product and the technician from exposure to toxic agents.

Question 4

What is the purpose of a laminar airflow workbench (LAFW)?

Accepted Answer

To provide a sterile environment for preparing non-hazardous IV admixtures

Answer

A laminar airflow workbench provides a sterile ISO 5 environment by filtering air through HEPA filters, protecting non-hazardous sterile preparations from contamination.

Question 5

What does 'BUD' stand for in sterile compounding?

Accepted Answer

Beyond-Use Date

Answer

BUD (Beyond-Use Date) is the date and time after which a compounded sterile preparation should not be used, based on storage conditions and sterility requirements.

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