Sterile Lecture 3: Kahoot 2 - First Air, Vials, Ampules & USP <800>

What is coring?

A piece of rubber stopper entering the vial

Which needle orientation is taught in the course to help reduce coring when entering a vial stopper?

Bevel up

What is “first air”?

Uninterrupted HEPA-filtered air reaching a critical site

A compounder's hand is positioned between the HEPA filter and a vial stopper. What is the problem?

It blocks first air to the critical site

Objects placed within laminar airflow can create:

Zones of turbulence

Adding excessive air to a closed vial may create:

 Positive pressure

Removing excessive volume from a closed vial without replacing sufficient air may create:

Negative pressure

After an ampule is opened, it is considered a:

Open system

Why is a filtering device used when withdrawing medication from an ampule?

To reduce transfer of glass particles

Which USP chapter focuses on hazardous-drug handling in healthcare settings?

<800>

Which activity is included within the scope of USP <800> as presented in the course?

All choices

Which statement best describes sterile hazardous-drug compounding?

Maintain sterile-compounding controls while also controlling hazardous-drug exposure