PPR 4245 - Quiz 1 - Compounding

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What is compounding in pharmacy?
Preparation, mixing, altering, and packaging of drugs based on a prescription.
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Who is involved in compounding?
Practitioner, patient, pharmacist, and compounder.
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Why are medications compounded?
To meet specific patient needs when commercial drugs are unsuitable.
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Can compounded medications be exact copies of commercial drugs?
No, they cannot be exact replicas.
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Why do pharmacists compound medications?
To tailor drugs to patient-specific needs.
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How does compounding differ from manufacturing?
  • Compounding prepares only what is needed per prescription

  • Manufacturing produces in bulk.

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What is an example of a commonly compounded medication?
Topical hormone replacement therapy.
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Why are veterinary medications often compounded?
To create species-specific formulations or doses.
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Why might a patient need a compounded solution or suspension?
For tube feeding when commercial options are unsuitable.
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What are some forms of compounded medications?
Unique doses, combination capsules, suppositories.
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Why is record-keeping important in compounding?
Required by law and ensures proper pharmacy operation.
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What is one purpose of compounding records?
To document ingredients in a preparation.
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How do compounding records help with drug safety?
They facilitate recalls if needed.
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Why is consistency important in compounding?
To ensure uniform quality across pharmacies.
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How do records help other pharmacists?
They allow duplication of preparations.
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What is a Formulation Record in compounding?
A 'recipe' that serves as the source document for preparation.
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Should a Formulation Record be written on?
No, it is generally not written on.
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Why must a Formulation Record be detailed?
To allow duplication of the preparation.
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What key information is included in a Formulation Record?
Name, strength, dosage form, ingredients, equipment, mixing instructions, quality control, beyond-use date, storage requirements.
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What is a Compounding Record?
A document recording the actual compounding process, including deviations from the recipe.
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What must be recorded if an ingredient amount is adjusted in compounding?
The actual amount used and reason for adjustment.
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What key information is included in a Compounding Record?
Ingredients, sources, lot numbers, total quantity, compounding personnel, date, prescription number, beyond-use date, quality control results.
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What governing body sets prescription labeling rules in Michigan?
Michigan Board of Pharmacy (R 338.582).
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What must be included on a prescription label?
  • Pharmacy name and address

  • Prescription number

  • Patient’s name

  • Date of dispensing

  • Prescriber’s name

  • Directions for use.

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When can the name and strength of a medication be omitted from the label?
If the prescriber labels it 'do not label.'
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What additional information must be included if a drug has no brand name?
Manufacturer or supplier name.
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What extra detail is required for compounded prescriptions?
Beyond-use date.
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What is trituration in compounding?
Grinding a substance to a fine powder.
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What is levigation?
Grinding a substance with moisture to form a paste.
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Why is levigation used in compounding?
To help incorporate solids into liquids or creams.
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What is a wetting/levigating agent?
A low-surface-tension liquid used in levigation.
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What is the purpose of a weigh boat or weigh paper?
To hold materials being weighed on a balance.
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What is tare weight in compounding?
The weight of the weigh boat or paper, accounted for to ensure accuracy.
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What is a solution in compounding?
A liquid preparation where drug substances are completely dissolved in a solvent.
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What are the types of solutions in compounding?
  • Syrups, elixirs, topical solutions, aromatic waters

  • Oral/nasal/ophthalmic/otic solutions.

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What distinguishes a solution from other liquid preparations?
The drug is completely dissolved, not suspended.
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What is the purpose of compounding technique videos for students?
To help students learn key skills like compounding solutions and weighing with a balance.
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Why is leveling a balance important in compounding?
Ensures accurate weighing of ingredients.
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What does the 'Weighing with a Balance' video teach?
Proper technique for measuring ingredients accurately.
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Which compounding technique involves grinding a substance to a fine powder?
Trituration.
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