Chapter 9

Question 1

• The most commonly compounded formulations are:

a) ointment
b) tablets
c) solutions
d) lotions

Answer 1

C

Question 2

• The most common solvent for oral solutions is:

a) alcohol
b) glycerin
c) syrups
d) water

Answer 2

D

Question 3

• The minimum amount of alcohol required to preserve solutions if no other preservatives are present is:

a) 15%
b) 20%
c) 25%
d) 30%

Answer 3

A

Question 4

• Which of the steps listed below is part of the process of preparing an oral suspension from a tablet?

a) powdering of tablets with a mortar and pestle
b) wet the powder to make a paste
c) dilute the wet powder to the desired concentration
d) all of the above

Answer 4

D

Question 5

• Which of the following results in the most wasted product:

a) extemporaneous
b) repackaging
c) batching
d) none of the above

Answer 5

C

Question 6

• The expiration date given to oral solids that are repackaged is:

a) one year from the date of repackaging
b) six months from the date of repackaging or 25% of the remaining time between the date of repackaging and the expiration date of the oral solid
c) six months from the date of repackaging
d) 25% of the remaining time between the date of repackaging and the expiration date of the oral solid

Answer 6

B

Question 7

• The organization responsible for providing the guidelines for manufactures that package medications is the:

a) Drug Enforcement Agency
b) Bureau of Manufacturers
c) The United States Pharmacopeia
d) Food and Drug Administration

Answer 7

D

Question 8

• Scales differ in their range of weight. When weighing 150 mg of medication, the technician should use:

a) a class A balance
b) a class B balance
c) a class C balance
d) either a class A or B balance

Answer 8

A

Question 9

• A graduate is defined as:

a) a concave container used to mix liquids
b) a calibrated measuring container used to mix liquids
c) a container used to mix larger products that require high-speed blending
d) instrument used to stir products such as suspensions

Answer 9

B

Question 10

• The weights of a balance are very sensitive. the technician must use tweezers to prevent:

a) improper measurement of medication
b) offsetting the measurement of medication
c) altering the exact weight or the metal
d) prevent oils from the hands getting onto the metal

Answer 10

C

Question 11

• Of the information listed below, which one is not required to apply on the label of a unit does item?

a) name of the drug
b) dosage strength
c) expiration date
d) patient’s name

Answer 11

D

Question 12

• The definition of levigation is:

a) triturating a powder drug with a solvent in which it is insoluble to reduce its particle size
b) the fine grinding of a powder
c) a technique for mixing two powders of unequal size
d) fully and evenly combining a mixture

Answer 12

A

Question 13

• When a solution at room temperature has absorbed all of the solute it can, it is called a:

a) supersaturated solution
b) complete solution
c) saturated solution
d) soluble solution

Answer 13

C

Question 14

• Of the following capsules, which one would hold the least volume?

a) size 0
b) size 1
c) size 4
d) size 5

Answer 14

D

Question 15

• The method a technician uses to fill a capsule is called the:

a) slide method
b) punch method
c) fill method
d) cake method

Answer 15

B

Question 16

• When combining drugs in a mortar and pestle, the most potent ingredient or the ingredient that occurs in the smallest amount is placed in the mortar:

a) first
b) last
c) part of the medication at the beginning and part at the end
d) in small amounts throughout the process

Answer 16

A

Question 17

• An ingredient dissolved in a solution is known as a:

a) solute
b) solvent
c) suspension
d) emulsion

Answer 17

A

Question 18

• In order to ________, a suppository-forming liquid is immediately poured into a mold.

a) prevent contamination
b) mix the ingredients
c) prevent exposure to the air
d) solidify the suppository

Answer 18

D

Question 19

• When placing weights on a balance, they should always be placed:

a) on the right hand side
b) one the left hand side
c) using a spatula
d) with gloves

Answer 19

A

Question 20

• When measuring small amount of liquid, it is best to use a:

a) cylindrical graduate
b) conical graduate
c) pipette
d) medicine dropper

Answer 20

C

Question 21

• The zero point of a balance scale is called:

a) equal point
b) equilibrium
c) levigation
d) counter balance

Answer 21

B

Question 22

• A compounding slab is also called a

a) porcelain slab
b) clean slab
c) sterile slab
d) ointment slab

Answer 22

D

Question 23

• When preparing a suspension, an auxiliary label should be applied to the container that states:

a) take only with food
b) take on an empty stomach
c) Shake Well
d) take with a large amount of water

Answer 23

C

Question 24

• While pouring a liquid slowly into a graduate, the measurement should be:

a) observed on eye level
b) observed by looking down into the graduate
c) reading the level of the liquid from the top of the meniscus
d) all of the above are acceptable.

Answer 24

A

Question 25

• The type of mortar and pestle used to mix suspensions or porous liquids is:

a) porcelain
b) glass
c) plastic
d) china

Answer 25

B