Compounding Basics Flashcards
Which chapter of the USP addresses non-sterile compounding?
USP 795
Which chapter of the USP addresses hazardous drugs?
USP 800
Which chapter of the USP addresses sterile compounding?
USP 797
What organization is responsible for determining which drugs are hazardous?
A.) ASHP
B.) USP
C.) FDA
D.) National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
(NIOSH)
D (NIOSH)
What key depression medication is on the NIOSH List? A.) Fluoxetine B.) Paroxetine C.) Bupropion D.) Quetiapine
B (Paroxetine)
What key heart failure medication is on the NIOSH List? (2) A.) Spironolactone B.) Entresto C.) Ivabradine D.) Carvediol
A, C
Spironolactone, Ivabradine
Both C-SECs and C-PECs must have ________________ air pressure at all times.
Negative air pressure
Negative pressure is created when the exhaust system pulls air from the room for safe dispersal.
How many air changes per hour must occur in a space where non-sterile Has are being compounded? A.) 30 B.) 12 C.) 15 D.) 10
12 ACPH (air changes per hour)
How many air changes per hour must occur in a space where sterile drugs are being compounded? A.) 30 B.) 12 C.) 15 D.) 10
30 ACPH
What is an alternative for external exhaust for non-sterile HD compounding?
Redundant-HEPA filters
What does CAI stand for?
Compounding Aseptic Isolator
What is the name of the isolator glove box for HDs?
Compounding Aseptic Containment Isolator (CACI)
What should be used in the disinfection step of sanitization?
Sterile 70% IPA
What may be used in the deactivation/decontamination step of sanitization? (2)
2% Bleach
Peroxide
How often is the ceiling of the compounding area cleaned?
Monthly
How should a PEC be cleaned? (2)
Top to Bottom
Back to Front
What components of the compounding area are cleaned weekly? (5)
Walls Windows Shelving Bins Chairs
What are examples of germicidal detergents used for cleaning of HDs? (3)
Quat
Ammonium
Phenolics
True or False: A brush may be used to clean up broken glass and powder if an HD spill occurs.
False
What color waste bin should be used to discard of HD waste following a spill?
Black
What color container is used to discard trace antineoplastic waste?
Yellow
How often should gloves be changed when compounding HDs?
30 mins
How often should a chemotherapy gown be changed when compounding HDs?
Every 2-3 hours
In which room does the hand washing and garbing occur?
Anteroom
