PPR 4245 - Quiz 1 - Compounding

  • What is compounding in pharmacy?
    Preparation, mixing, altering, and packaging of drugs based on a prescription.

  • Who is involved in compounding?
    Practitioner, patient, pharmacist, and compounder.

  • Why are medications compounded?
    To meet specific patient needs when commercial drugs are unsuitable.

  • Can compounded medications be exact copies of commercial drugs?
    No, they cannot be exact replicas.

  • Why do pharmacists compound medications?
    To tailor drugs to patient-specific needs.

  • How does compounding differ from manufacturing?
    Compounding prepares only what is needed per prescription; manufacturing produces in bulk.

  • What is an example of a commonly compounded medication?
    Topical hormone replacement therapy.

  • Why are veterinary medications often compounded?
    To create species-specific formulations or doses.

  • Why might a patient need a compounded solution or suspension?
    For tube feeding when commercial options are unsuitable.

  • What are some forms of compounded medications?
    Unique doses, combination capsules, suppositories.

  • Why is record-keeping important in compounding?
    Required by law and ensures proper pharmacy operation.

  • What is one purpose of compounding records?
    To document ingredients in a preparation.

  • How do compounding records help with drug safety?
    They facilitate recalls if needed.

    Why is consistency important in compounding?
    To ensure uniform quality across pharmacies.

  • How do records help other pharmacists?
    They allow duplication of preparations.

  • What is a Formulation Record in compounding?
    A "recipe" that serves as the source document for preparation.

  • Should a Formulation Record be written on?
    No, it is generally not written on.

  • Why must a Formulation Record be detailed?
    To allow duplication of the preparation.

  • What key information is included in a Formulation Record?
    Name, strength, dosage form, ingredients, equipment, mixing instructions, quality control, beyond-use date, storage requirements.

  • What is a Compounding Record?
    A document recording the actual compounding process, including deviations from the recipe.

  • What must be recorded if an ingredient amount is adjusted in compounding?
    The actual amount used and reason for adjustment.

  • 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.

  • What governing body sets prescription labeling rules in Michigan?
    Michigan Board of Pharmacy (R 338.582).

  • 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.

  • When can the name and strength of a medication be omitted from the label?
    If the prescriber labels it "do not label."

  • What additional information must be included if a drug has no brand name?
    Manufacturer or supplier name.

    What extra detail is required for compounded prescriptions?
    Beyond-use date.

  • What is trituration in compounding?
    Grinding a substance to a fine powder.

  • What is levigation?
    Grinding a substance with moisture to form a paste.

  • Why is levigation used in compounding?
    To help incorporate solids into liquids or creams.

  • What is a wetting/levigating agent?
    A low-surface-tension liquid used in levigation.

  • What is the purpose of a weigh boat or weigh paper?
    To hold materials being weighed on a balance.

  • What is tare weight in compounding?
    The weight of the weigh boat or paper, accounted for to ensure accuracy.

  • What is a solution in compounding?
    A liquid preparation where drug substances are completely dissolved in a solvent.

  • What are the types of solutions in compounding?
    Syrups, elixirs, topical solutions, aromatic waters, and oral/nasal/ophthalmic/otic solutions.

  • What distinguishes a solution from other liquid preparations?
    The drug is completely dissolved, not suspended.

  • What is the purpose of compounding technique videos for students?
    To help students learn key skills like compounding solutions and weighing with a balance.

  • Why is leveling a balance important in compounding?
    Ensures accurate weighing of ingredients.

  • What does the "Weighing with a Balance" video teach?
    Proper technique for measuring ingredients accurately.

  • Which compounding technique involves grinding a substance to a fine powder?
    Trituration.

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