CPhT 9,11,12

aseptic technique

procedures used in the sterile compounding of hazardous and nonhazardous materials to minimize the introduction of microbes or unwanted debris

crash carts

moveable carts containing trays of medications, other materials used in life threatening situations

NKA

no known allergies

institutional pharmacy

a pharmacy in facilities in which patients receive care on site

PRN

as needed

NKDA

no known drug allergies

satelite pharmacy

small specialty pharmacy that supply a clinic, such as the emergency department, or an entire floor of a hospital

pyxis

automated dispensing system often used in hospitals

protocol

a set of standards and guidelines by which a facility operates

investigational drug

a drug that has not been approved by the FDA

stat order

a med order that must be filled immediately, 10-15 min

unit dose

individualized packaged doses used in institutional practice settings

compounding

the act of mixing, reconstituting and packaging a drug

emulsion

a mixture of two or more liquids that do not usually blend using a stabilizing agent

PAR

minimum set amounts of stock that must be kept on

calibration

determining graduations (measurements) on a device such as a scale

triturate

to grind or crush powder, such as a tablet

hydrophobic

lacking an affinity for water

reconstitution

when you have a powder and add water

hydrophilic

having a strong affinity for water

which one is an essential compound?

a. unit dose

b. monthly supply

c. mortar and pestle

d. dosage form

C.

Ointments, creams, lotion

For topical use; external use

suppositories

For rectal use

otic

For the ear

suspensions

Shake Well

Ophthalmic

For the eye

patches

Apply to the skin

horizontal laminar flow hood

an environment for preparation of compounded sterile prep. < — >

hyperalimentation

parental nutrition for individuals who are unable to eat solids or liquids

CSPs

preparations prepared in a sterile environment using non sterile ingredients or device that must be sterilized before administration

vertical laminar flow hood

an environment for the preparations of chemo or other hazardous agents ^

reconstitute

a substance that has had a diluent (ex, saline, sterile water) added to a powder

SOP

written guidelines and criteria that lists specific steps for various competencies

laminar flow hood

an environment to prep sterile products

precipiate

to separate from solution or suspension; solid that emerges from a liquid solution

TPNs

large-volume IVs nutrition administers through a central vein

standard precautions

a set of standards that reduces the possibility of contamination and the risk for transmission of infectious disease

peripheral parenteral medication (PPN)

intravenous nutrition administers through veins on the periphery of the body rather than through a central vein or artery

gauges

sizes of needle openings

QS

quantity sufficient

who can fine a pharmacy?

BOP

What is the only kind of insulin that can go in a TPN/IV?

regular insulin

Where do you degown/gown?

anteroom

smallest capsule size?

5

what do you use to handle metal weights?

tweezers or tongs

arrest knobs

locks the scale in place

clean room

used for preparing sterile medication (CSPs)

what would not affect sterility?

photodegradation

what would you find in a hospital order?

a. medication orders

b. dietary restrictions

c. interactions

d. all of the above

d.

coring

when a rubber stopper breaks off into a vial

what would you not find in an iv room?

a sink

meniscus

lowest level of liquid to measure

what do you use with cleaning hoods?

lint-free wipes, sterile 70% alcohol, sterile water

minimum weight for class A is

120 mg

what do you use if you have two patients with the same name

name alert tags

why would a hospital want to package medication?

cheaper, making specific amounts to reduce waste

calibrations

measurement lines on syringes

standing orders

a set of drugs to be used for certain procedures/situation

parental goes?

straight to the bloodstream

which microorganism is not transferred during compounding?

amoeba

what does aseptic technique not allow?

jewelry, fake nails, makeup

what is not part of a needle?

flange

what do you use to weigh ingredients that are NOT sterile?

counterbalance/mechanical

what is the suffix for H₂ antagonist?

-tidine