Pharmacy Practice Chapter 12

Amoebic dysentery, malaria, and sleeping sickness are all illnesses caused by:

protozoa

A nosocomial infection outbreak in the hospital would be investigated by the:

ICC.

Which type of PEC has heavy-duty gloves projecting through it?

CAI Compounding Aseptic Isolator (a specialized cleanroom enclosure) or a Cold Air Intake hood setup (an automotive air induction system).

When do you don the sterile gloves?

in the buffer room after applying antimicrobial alcohol based rub.

How are the compounding aseptic isolator and horizontal laminar airflow workbench alike?

Both vent air through a high-efficiency particulate air (HEPA) filtered ventilation system.

What is used to clean the PECs?

germicidal detergents, sporicidal agents, and sterile 70% isopropyl alcohol (IPA), applied with low-lint or lint-free aseptic wipes.

What should NEVER be placed in a red PLASTIC biohazardous container?

blood-soaked bandages

How do you avoid shadowing in the direct compounding area?

keep your hands and supplies out of the direct path between the HEPA filter and critical sites. Lay supplies on the outer edge of the counter in the order they will be used. 6 inches from the edge

What is the correct position for your hands during hand and forearm washing?

hands pointed up

Which microorganism reproduces slowly by means of spores?

fungi like ringworm, athletes foot, and thrush

What is the life-threatening reaction when a healthcare-associated infection causes the immune system to go into overdrive ? (which can further progress to Septic Shock)

sepsis

How often do the sterile compounding techniques of the IV pharmacy technician need to be reevaluated?

semi-annually

What happens if a sterile compounding technician inadvertently touches a sterile needle?

The needle should be disposed of into a RED sharps container.

How often should PEC prefilters be replaced?

according to manufacturer's recommendations

What is true regarding needles?

The higher the gauge number, the smaller the diameter of the needle is.

Universal precautions work to protect healthcare workers and patients from:

bloodborne pathogens (such as HIV, Hepatitis B Virus (HBV), and Hepatitis C Virus) and other potentially infectious materials (OPIM) found in human blood and specific body fluids

Which item should NOT be in the ANTEROOM of the sterile compounding area?

The Direct Compounding Area (DCA) is the critical zone inside an ISO Class 5 primary engineering control (such as a laminar airflow workbench) where sterile medications are prepared

When patients stop their antibiotics or antivirals because they feel better, what may happen?

antimicrobial resistance

Large volume parenterals, small volume parenterals, sterile hazardous drugs, and intrathecal medications are all examples of:

compounded sterile products

What parts of a syringe must NOT be touched?

inner plunger shaft and syringe tip