PTCB Patient Safety & Quality Assurance 3

Question 1

What is the purpose of auxiliary labels on prescription bottles?

Accepted Answer

To provide additional safety warnings or instructions

Answer

Auxiliary labels (e.g., 'Take with food,' 'May cause drowsiness') provide supplemental safety information beyond the main prescription label.

Question 2

Which storage condition is required for most vaccines?

Accepted Answer

Refrigerated (36–46°F)

Answer

Most vaccines must be stored at 36–46°F (2–8°C) in a refrigerator to maintain potency and efficacy.

Question 3

What does 'BUD' stand for in pharmacy compounding?

Accepted Answer

Beyond-Use Date

Answer

BUD (Beyond-Use Date) is the date after which a compounded preparation should not be used, assigned based on stability data and USP guidelines.

Question 4

A root cause analysis (RCA) is performed after a medication error to:

Accepted Answer

Identify underlying system failures that contributed to the error

Answer

RCA is a systematic process to identify the fundamental causes of a medication error to prevent recurrence — not to assign blame.

Question 5

Which USP chapter governs sterile compounding standards?

Accepted Answer

USP <797>

Answer

USP <797> provides standards for sterile compounding including beyond-use dating, environmental monitoring, and cleanroom requirements.

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