PTCB Sterile Compounding & Pharmacy Calculations 2

Question 1

What does tonicity refer to in the context of IV fluids?

Accepted Answer

The osmotic pressure of a solution relative to blood plasma

Answer

The pH of the solution

Answer

The viscosity of the fluid

Answer

The temperature of the solution

Question 2

If an order reads 'KCl 40 mEq in 100 mL NS,' what type of solution is this considered?

Accepted Answer

Small-volume parenteral (SVP)

Answer

Large-volume parenteral (LVP)

Answer

Total parenteral nutrition (TPN)

Answer

Ophthalmic solution

Question 3

How many micrograms are in 1 milligram?

Accepted Answer

1,000 mcg

Answer

10 mcg

Answer

100 mcg

Answer

10,000 mcg

Question 4

A drip order is for 500 mL over 4 hours with a drop factor of 20 gtts/mL. What is the drip rate?

Accepted Answer

42 gtts/min

Answer

25 gtts/min

Answer

60 gtts/min

Answer

83 gtts/min

Question 5

What PPE is required when handling hazardous drugs during compounding?

Accepted Answer

Double gloves, gown, eye protection, and respiratory protection as needed

Answer

Gloves only

Answer

Gown only

Answer

Standard lab coat and single gloves

Question 6

A 1:1000 epinephrine solution contains how many mg per mL?

Accepted Answer

1 mg/mL

Answer

0.01 mg/mL

Answer

0.1 mg/mL

Answer

10 mg/mL