Sterile Compounding Procedures and Safety Quiz

Radiation exposure is not a primary route of contamination in sterile compounding.

ISO Class 5 environment is required for sterile compounding procedures.

Short-sleeved shirt is not a recommended personal protective equipment (PPE) for sterile compounding.

HEPA filters in sterile compounding environments filter out microorganisms and particles.

The purpose of a laminar airflow hood in sterile compounding is to provide a sterile environment.

USP regulates guidelines for sterile compounding procedures in the United States.

An opened vial of sterile product can be used for a maximum of 24 hours before it must be discarded.

The purpose of a buffer area in sterile compounding facilities is to allow for movement between clean and dirty areas.

The expiration date of the drug ingredients is not a factor considered in determining the beyond-use date (BUD) for compounded sterile preparations.

The correct order of steps in the aseptic technique for sterile compounding is hand hygiene, gowning, donning sterile gloves, and disinfecting work surface.

Cyclophosphamide is an example of a hazardous drug used in sterile compounding.

The purpose of a primary engineering control (PEC) in sterile compounding is to maintain the sterility of the compounding area.

Using expired ingredients is an example of a sterile compounding error.

The purpose of conducting media fill tests in sterile compounding is to validate aseptic technique.

The primary purpose of garbing in sterile compounding is to prevent shedding of contaminants.

The United States Pharmacopeia (USP) provides standards and guidelines for compounding sterile preparations in the US.