Sterile Compounding Procedures and Safety Quiz

Test your knowledge on sterile compounding procedures, environments, equipment, and guidelines with these quiz questions.

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Which of the following is NOT a primary route of contamination in sterile compounding?

Inhalation

Direct contact

Radiation exposure

Airborne particles

What type of environment is required for sterile compounding procedures?

Class III

Class II

Class I

ISO Class 5

Which of the following is NOT a recommended personal protective equipment (PPE) for sterile compounding?

Gloves

Face mask

Goggles

Short-sleeved shirt

What is the purpose of HEPA filters in sterile compounding environments?

To sterilize equipment

To filter out microorganisms and particles

To regulate temperature

To provide illumination

What is the purpose of a laminar airflow hood in sterile compounding?

To maintain positive pressure

To provide ventilation

To provide a sterile environment

To regulate humidity

Which organization regulates guidelines for sterile compounding procedures in the United States?

FDA

CDC

USP

EPA

What is the maximum amount of time that an opened vial of sterile product can be used before it must be discarded?

24 hours

48 hours

7 days

30 days

What is the purpose of a buffer area in sterile compounding facilities?

To provide additional storage space

To prepare non-sterile ingredients

To allow for movement between clean and dirty areas

To house equipment for cleaning

Which of the following is NOT a factor considered in determining the beyond-use date (BUD) for compounded sterile preparations?

Storage temperature

Type of container

Size of the preparation

Expiration date of the drug ingredients

#10

What is the correct order of steps in the aseptic technique for sterile compounding?

Hand hygiene, gowning, donning sterile gloves, disinfecting work surface

Disinfecting work surface, hand hygiene, donning sterile gloves, gowning

Gowning, hand hygiene, disinfecting work surface, donning sterile gloves

Donning sterile gloves, disinfecting work surface, hand hygiene, gowning

#11

Which of the following is an example of a hazardous drug used in sterile compounding?

Acetaminophen

Ibuprofen

Cyclophosphamide

Diphenhydramine

#12

What is the purpose of a primary engineering control (PEC) in sterile compounding?

To provide lighting

To store sterile products

To maintain the sterility of the compounding area

To regulate temperature

#13

Which of the following is an example of a sterile compounding error?

Using expired ingredients

Wearing short-sleeved shirts in the compounding area

Storing sterile products in a refrigerator with food items

Disinfecting surfaces after compounding

#14

What is the purpose of conducting media fill tests in sterile compounding?

To test the sterility of the environment

To determine the potency of drug ingredients

To validate aseptic technique

To measure air quality

#15

What is the primary purpose of garbing in sterile compounding?

To protect the compounder's clothing

To regulate body temperature

To prevent shedding of contaminants

To increase comfort during compounding

#16

Which regulatory body provides standards and guidelines for compounding sterile preparations in the US?

The Joint Commission (TJC)

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

The United States Pharmacopeia (USP)

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA)