Type:
Test Bank
Resource:
Compounding The Pharmacy Technician Series
Edition:
1st Edition
Author(s):
Mike Johnston
Exam Name___________________________________ MULTIPLE CHOICE. Choose the one alternative that best completes the statement or answers the question. 1) Which of the following is a major concern of tablet splitting? 1) _______ A) the tool used to cut tablets B) the amount of tablets needed C) sub-therapeutic or super-therapeutic dosing D) metabolism 2) A soothing lozenge or lollipop containing a(n) __________ can help relieve mouth pain. A) anesthetic B) excipient C) buffer D) filler
2) _______
3) The most common form of protection used while preparing nuclear hazards is __________. A) lead B) extra-thick gloves special face mask C) D) copper
3) _______
4) Prescribing medications for animals primarily relies on __________. A) size B) weight C) breed
4) _______ D) temperament
5) In which decade was the United States Pharmacopeia (USP) established to promote standardization of compounded medications? A) 1900s B) 1700s
C) 1600s
5) _______
D) 1800s
6) After calculating the necessary amounts to be used in compounding, what very important step
6) _______
must not be missed? A) dressing down for an aseptic compound procedure B) filling out an SOP C) having the calculations confirmed by someone else D) gathering all the excipients which will be used
7) Which of the following should be written on the formula worksheet during compounding? A) abbreviations B) .1 g C) ditto marks D) none of the above
7) _______
8) As each ingredient is weighed during compounding, it is important to check its label and
8) _______
compare it to __________. A) the auxiliary label
C) the pH factor
B) D) the formula worksheet
9) With geometric dilution, ingredients are added in order of __________. A) thickness B) quantity C) pH factor
9) _______ D) solubility
10) The main benefit of geometric dilution is that it ensures __________. A) that the final product is completely dissolved B) that the suspension will mix when shaken C) even coloring and taste throughout the product D) even distribution of ingredients throughout the final product
10) ______
11) Compounding procedures in use today were originally developed by a Greek
pharmacist-
____ __
physician 11) by the name of _________ _.
A) Grante
B) Gilully
C) Galen
D) Galileo
12) Which factors are considered when determining a flavoring for a compound? A) color B) smell C) pH D) all of the above
12) ______
13) Compounding is beneficial to pediatric formulations because __________. A) sometimes children are difficult to dose orally B) flavoring can be used to make medicine palatable C) some medications do not have pediatric dosages available D) all of the above
13) ______
14) Before using a tool or piece of equipment in the compounding area, you should check it for
14) ______
__________. A) cleanliness C) serial numbers
B) storage D) all of the above
SHORT ANSWER. Write the word or phrase that best completes each statement or answers the question. 15) A complete patient __________ must be completed to fully understand the patient's 15) ____________ needs.
16) "Shake well before use"; "Avoid sun exposure"; "Refrigerate"; and "Only use for the eye"
16) ____________
are examples of instructions found on __________.
17) A __________ is a record of all events during the compounding process; it is produced
17) ____________
from the formula.
18) Countertops and surfaces in the compounding area may be wiped down with
18) ____________
__________ isopropyl alcohol.
19) If a formula worksheet cannot be produced through a computer program, then it must
19) ____________
be __________.
20) The compounding workspace should be __________ from all other areas in the facility. TRUE/FALSE. Write 'T' if the statement is true and 'F' if the statement is false. 21) Most nuclear medicines can be volatile or unstable.
20) ____________
21) ______
22) Avicel is an excipient used for patients with diabetes.
22) ______
23) By the early 1970s, 10 percent of all prescriptions were compounded.
23) ______
24) All drugs are soluble in water; therefore, any drug may be stable in an aqueous solution.
24) ______
MATCHING. Choose the item in column 2 that best matches each item in column 1. Match the final product with the appropriate expiration date.
25) aqueous solutions
A) 25 percent of product's remaining exp.
25) ______
date or 6 months
26) ______
26) creams
B) cold temperature for 14 days 27) ______
27) liquid in fixed oil
C) 30 days 28) ______
28) non-aqueous solutions with USP chemicals
D) room temperature for up to 6 months
29) solid dosage forms with USP chemicals
ESSAY. Write your answer in the space provided or on a separate sheet of paper. 30) Describe factors that must be considered when deciding to compound for children or adults. 31) Explain geometric dilution.
29) ______
1) C 2) A 3) A 4) B 5) D 6) C 7) D 8) D 9) B 10) D 11) C 12) D 13) D 14) A 15) profile 16) auxiliary labels 17) worksheet 18) 70% 19) written legibly 20) separate 21) TRUE 22) FALSE 23) FALSE 24) FALSE 25) B 26) C 27) D 28) A 29) A 30) 31)