Concentrations & Compounding

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Concentration
Amount of drug contained in a specified amount of preparation.
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Units/mL
Total units ÷ total mL.
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25,000 units in 500 mL
50 units/mL.
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Ratio proportion
Set two equivalent ratios equal and cross multiply to solve for the unknown.
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Alligation
Determines amounts of two different concentrations needed to make a desired intermediate concentration.
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USP <795> compounding rule
Prepare only one compound at a time.
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Nonsterile compounding area
Use a specifically designated area separate from sterile compounding preparation areas.
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Water used in applicable compounds
Purified water.
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Compounding hazardous waste
Dispose of according to applicable federal and state regulations.
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Compounding equipment
Clean carefully to prevent cross-contamination.
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Calibration
Comparison between a known measurement and the measurement obtained using an instrument.
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Before weighing
Set the scale to zero.
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Geometric dilution
Technique used to evenly mix a small amount of potent drug with a larger amount of inactive/non-potent ingredient.
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Aseptic handwashing contamination
If you touch the sink or another object, restart the handwashing process.