PEBC Drug Dispensing and Compounding Flashcards
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When a pharmacist receives a prescription for a controlled substance in Canada, which document must be retained for a minimum of two years?
Answer: The original prescription
Original prescriptions for controlled substances must be retained for a minimum of two years as required by Canadian federal regulations.
Which beyond-use date (BUD) applies to a non-sterile compounded preparation stored at room temperature according to USP guidelines used in PEBC practice?
Answer: 35 days
USP assigns a default BUD of 35 days for non-sterile solid and non-aqueous liquid preparations stored at controlled room temperature.
A pharmacist is compounding a topical cream for a patient. Which of the following is the most critical step before compounding begins?
Answer: Verifying the formulation is appropriate and checking for ingredient compatibility
Verifying formulation appropriateness and ingredient compatibility is paramount to ensure patient safety before any compounding activity.
Under the NAPRA Model Standards, which class of pharmacy compounding involves preparing commercially unavailable products requiring specialized technique?
Answer: Category B
Category B compounding under NAPRA standards covers preparations that are commercially unavailable and require more complex techniques and quality controls.
When dispensing a narrow therapeutic index (NTI) drug like warfarin, what is the pharmacist's primary responsibility at dispensing?
Answer: Providing counselling on dose, adherence, and signs of adverse effects
For NTI drugs, pharmacist counselling on dosing, adherence, and adverse effect monitoring is critical because small variations can lead to serious harm.
Which regulatory body oversees the licensing of pharmacists and pharmacies at the provincial level in Canada?
Answer: The provincial pharmacy regulatory authority (e.g., OCP, CPBC)
Each province has its own regulatory authority (e.g., OCP in Ontario, CPBC in British Columbia) that licenses pharmacists and pharmacies.