prescriptions: intro to compounding & non sterile compounding

What is the primary purpose of pharmaceutical compounding?

Customizing medications for individual patient needs

Which organization sets guidelines for nonsterile compounding practices in the United States?

USP (United States Pharmacopeia)

What does PCAB accreditation stand for in the context of compounding pharmacies?

Pharmacy Compounding Accreditation Bureau

Powders are often used in compounding due to their:

Flexibility in dosing

Tablets are typically manufactured using which of the following processes?

Compression

Which compounding practice falls under the scope of USP 795?

Nonsterile compounding

Quality control measures in compounding include:

Regularly calibrating and verifying equipment

What is the primary difference between an ointment and a solution in compounding?

Ointments are semisolid preparations, while solutions are liquid.

Which of the following is a recommended practice for labeling compounded sterile products?

Include the compounded product's name, beyond-use date, and lot number

Which equipment is used to seal tubes and containers?

Heat sealer

What is the minimum grade of purity required for raw chemical ingredients in compounding?

USP or NF grade

According to the United States Pharmacopeia (USP), which of the following is the beyond-use date for a nonsterile, semisolid preparation containing water?

A maximum of 30 days from the date compounded

Which of the following information should a pharmacy technician include on the compounding record for a nonsterile compound?

Date of compounding

Per USP <795> beyond-use date (BUD) guidelines, which of the following BUDs is recommended for a nonaqueous formulation?

6 months or until the earliest expiration date of any ingredient

Which of the following methods should a pharmacy technician use to accurately measure volume when using a liquid for a non-sterile compounded product?

Use the device that is closest to the volume needing measured.