Question 1

Match the term with the correct definition.
-Parenteral medication

Accepted Answer

A) Injection of a medication into the veins located on the periphery of the body system instead of a central vein or artery 
B) Air originating from the back of the hood 
C) Air originating from the roof of the hood moves downward 
D) Preparations prepared in a sterile environment using nonsterile ingredients or devices that must be sterilized before administration 
E) Medication that bypasses the digestive tract
F)Procedures used to eliminate the possibility of a drug becoming contaminated
G)To add a diluent such as saline or sterile water to a powder
H)A contained and controlled environment within the pharmacy
I)The size of the needle opening
J)To separate from solution or suspension 
A) Injection of a medication into the veins located on the periphery of the body system instead of a central vein or artery 
B) Air originating from the back of the hood 
C) Air originating from the roof of the hood moves downward 
D) Preparations prepared in a sterile environment using nonsterile ingredients or devices that must be sterilized before administration 
E) Medication that bypasses the digestive tract
F)Procedures used to eliminate the possibility of a drug becoming contaminated
G)To add a diluent such as saline or sterile water to a powder
H)A contained and controlled environment within the pharmacy
I)The size of the needle opening
J)To separate from solution or suspension E

Question 2

As the size of the syringe increases so does the accuracy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 3

Match the term with the correct definition.
-Clean room

Accepted Answer

A) Injection of a medication into the veins located on the periphery of the body system instead of a central vein or artery 
B) Air originating from the back of the hood 
C) Air originating from the roof of the hood moves downward 
D) Preparations prepared in a sterile environment using nonsterile ingredients or devices that must be sterilized before administration 
E) Medication that bypasses the digestive tract
F)Procedures used to eliminate the possibility of a drug becoming contaminated
G)To add a diluent such as saline or sterile water to a powder
H)A contained and controlled environment within the pharmacy
I)The size of the needle opening
J)To separate from solution or suspension 
A) Injection of a medication into the veins located on the periphery of the body system instead of a central vein or artery 
B) Air originating from the back of the hood 
C) Air originating from the roof of the hood moves downward 
D) Preparations prepared in a sterile environment using nonsterile ingredients or devices that must be sterilized before administration 
E) Medication that bypasses the digestive tract
F)Procedures used to eliminate the possibility of a drug becoming contaminated
G)To add a diluent such as saline or sterile water to a powder
H)A contained and controlled environment within the pharmacy
I)The size of the needle opening
J)To separate from solution or suspension H

Question 4

Match the term with the correct definition.
-Peripheral parenteral

Accepted Answer

A) Injection of a medication into the veins located on the periphery of the body system instead of a central vein or artery 
B) Air originating from the back of the hood 
C) Air originating from the roof of the hood moves downward 
D) Preparations prepared in a sterile environment using nonsterile ingredients or devices that must be sterilized before administration 
E) Medication that bypasses the digestive tract
F)Procedures used to eliminate the possibility of a drug becoming contaminated
G)To add a diluent such as saline or sterile water to a powder
H)A contained and controlled environment within the pharmacy
I)The size of the needle opening
J)To separate from solution or suspension 
A) Injection of a medication into the veins located on the periphery of the body system instead of a central vein or artery 
B) Air originating from the back of the hood 
C) Air originating from the roof of the hood moves downward 
D) Preparations prepared in a sterile environment using nonsterile ingredients or devices that must be sterilized before administration 
E) Medication that bypasses the digestive tract
F)Procedures used to eliminate the possibility of a drug becoming contaminated
G)To add a diluent such as saline or sterile water to a powder
H)A contained and controlled environment within the pharmacy
I)The size of the needle opening
J)To separate from solution or suspension

Question 5

Regardless of how many milliliters run per hour,the hyperalimentation must be changed at least every ____ hours to ensure the sterility of the solution.

Accepted Answer

A) 8 
B) 24 
C) 48 
D) None of the above 
A) 8 
B) 24 
C) 48 
D) None of the above

Question 6

Match the term with the correct definition.
-Reconstitute

Accepted Answer

A) Injection of a medication into the veins located on the periphery of the body system instead of a central vein or artery 
B) Air originating from the back of the hood 
C) Air originating from the roof of the hood moves downward 
D) Preparations prepared in a sterile environment using nonsterile ingredients or devices that must be sterilized before administration 
E) Medication that bypasses the digestive tract
F)Procedures used to eliminate the possibility of a drug becoming contaminated
G)To add a diluent such as saline or sterile water to a powder
H)A contained and controlled environment within the pharmacy
I)The size of the needle opening
J)To separate from solution or suspension 
A) Injection of a medication into the veins located on the periphery of the body system instead of a central vein or artery 
B) Air originating from the back of the hood 
C) Air originating from the roof of the hood moves downward 
D) Preparations prepared in a sterile environment using nonsterile ingredients or devices that must be sterilized before administration 
E) Medication that bypasses the digestive tract
F)Procedures used to eliminate the possibility of a drug becoming contaminated
G)To add a diluent such as saline or sterile water to a powder
H)A contained and controlled environment within the pharmacy
I)The size of the needle opening
J)To separate from solution or suspension

Question 7

When preparing compounded sterile products (CSPs),aseptic technique must be used.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Match the term with the correct definition.
-Aseptic technique

Accepted Answer

A) Injection of a medication into the veins located on the periphery of the body system instead of a central vein or artery 
B) Air originating from the back of the hood 
C) Air originating from the roof of the hood moves downward 
D) Preparations prepared in a sterile environment using nonsterile ingredients or devices that must be sterilized before administration 
E) Medication that bypasses the digestive tract
F)Procedures used to eliminate the possibility of a drug becoming contaminated
G)To add a diluent such as saline or sterile water to a powder
H)A contained and controlled environment within the pharmacy
I)The size of the needle opening
J)To separate from solution or suspension 
A) Injection of a medication into the veins located on the periphery of the body system instead of a central vein or artery 
B) Air originating from the back of the hood 
C) Air originating from the roof of the hood moves downward 
D) Preparations prepared in a sterile environment using nonsterile ingredients or devices that must be sterilized before administration 
E) Medication that bypasses the digestive tract
F)Procedures used to eliminate the possibility of a drug becoming contaminated
G)To add a diluent such as saline or sterile water to a powder
H)A contained and controlled environment within the pharmacy
I)The size of the needle opening
J)To separate from solution or suspension

Question 9

Match the term with the correct definition.
-Horizontal laminar flow hood

Accepted Answer

A) Injection of a medication into the veins located on the periphery of the body system instead of a central vein or artery 
B) Air originating from the back of the hood 
C) Air originating from the roof of the hood moves downward 
D) Preparations prepared in a sterile environment using nonsterile ingredients or devices that must be sterilized before administration 
E) Medication that bypasses the digestive tract
F)Procedures used to eliminate the possibility of a drug becoming contaminated
G)To add a diluent such as saline or sterile water to a powder
H)A contained and controlled environment within the pharmacy
I)The size of the needle opening
J)To separate from solution or suspension 
A) Injection of a medication into the veins located on the periphery of the body system instead of a central vein or artery 
B) Air originating from the back of the hood 
C) Air originating from the roof of the hood moves downward 
D) Preparations prepared in a sterile environment using nonsterile ingredients or devices that must be sterilized before administration 
E) Medication that bypasses the digestive tract
F)Procedures used to eliminate the possibility of a drug becoming contaminated
G)To add a diluent such as saline or sterile water to a powder
H)A contained and controlled environment within the pharmacy
I)The size of the needle opening
J)To separate from solution or suspension

Question 10

What percent of isopropyl alcohol should be used when cleaning the laminar airflow workbench/biological safety cabinet?

Accepted Answer

A) 100 
B) 90 
C) 80 
D) 70 
A) 100 
B) 90 
C) 80 
D) 70

Question 11

Beginning in ____ the USP  regulation was written with the intent that it would be an enforceable standard.

Accepted Answer

A) 1990 
B) 2004 
C) 1999 
D) 1995 
A) 1990 
B) 2004 
C) 1999 
D) 1995

Question 12

A filter needle may be used how many times before being replaced with a regular needle?

Accepted Answer

A) 5 
B) 1 
C) 2 
D) 10 
A) 5 
B) 1 
C) 2 
D) 10

Question 13

Many medications' final concentrations depend on both the volume of the diluent and the volume of the powder.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

The most common sizes used for preparing intravenous medications are 22-gauge,24-gauge,and 32-gauge needles.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Patients who require analgesics after major surgery or those persons who are in hospice normally have their medications prepared in a manufacturer's plant.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Flexible bags and bottles are the two main types of piggyback containers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

What percentage is the minimum passing score required on the written test and practical observation in the hood?

Accepted Answer

A) 80 
B) 60 
C) 90 
D) 70 
A) 80 
B) 60 
C) 90 
D) 70

Question 18

No vial can be used with a piggyback.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Where should you start when cleaning the laminar airflow workbench/biological safety cabinet?

Accepted Answer

A) Top left-hand side 
B) Top right-hand side 
C) Bottom left-hand side 
D) Bottom right-hand side 
A) Top left-hand side 
B) Top right-hand side 
C) Bottom left-hand side 
D) Bottom right-hand side

Question 20

Match the term with the correct definition.
-Compounded sterile products (CSPs)

Accepted Answer

A) Injection of a medication into the veins located on the periphery of the body system instead of a central vein or artery 
B) Air originating from the back of the hood 
C) Air originating from the roof of the hood moves downward 
D) Preparations prepared in a sterile environment using nonsterile ingredients or devices that must be sterilized before administration 
E) Medication that bypasses the digestive tract
F)Procedures used to eliminate the possibility of a drug becoming contaminated
G)To add a diluent such as saline or sterile water to a powder
H)A contained and controlled environment within the pharmacy
I)The size of the needle opening
J)To separate from solution or suspension 
A) Injection of a medication into the veins located on the periphery of the body system instead of a central vein or artery 
B) Air originating from the back of the hood 
C) Air originating from the roof of the hood moves downward 
D) Preparations prepared in a sterile environment using nonsterile ingredients or devices that must be sterilized before administration 
E) Medication that bypasses the digestive tract
F)Procedures used to eliminate the possibility of a drug becoming contaminated
G)To add a diluent such as saline or sterile water to a powder
H)A contained and controlled environment within the pharmacy
I)The size of the needle opening
J)To separate from solution or suspension

Exam 12: Aseptic Technique

Match the term with the correct definition. -Parenteral medication

As the size of the syringe increases so does the accuracy.

Match the term with the correct definition. -Clean room

Match the term with the correct definition. -Peripheral parenteral

Regardless of how many milliliters run per hour,the hyperalimentation must be changed at least every ____ hours to ensure the sterility of the solution.

Match the term with the correct definition. -Reconstitute

When preparing compounded sterile products (CSPs),aseptic technique must be used.

Match the term with the correct definition. -Aseptic technique

Match the term with the correct definition. -Horizontal laminar flow hood

What percent of isopropyl alcohol should be used when cleaning the laminar airflow workbench/biological safety cabinet?

Beginning in ____ the USP <797> regulation was written with the intent that it would be an enforceable standard.

A filter needle may be used how many times before being replaced with a regular needle?

Many medications' final concentrations depend on both the volume of the diluent and the volume of the powder.

The most common sizes used for preparing intravenous medications are 22-gauge,24-gauge,and 32-gauge needles.

Patients who require analgesics after major surgery or those persons who are in hospice normally have their medications prepared in a manufacturer's plant.

Flexible bags and bottles are the two main types of piggyback containers.

What percentage is the minimum passing score required on the written test and practical observation in the hood?

No vial can be used with a piggyback.

Where should you start when cleaning the laminar airflow workbench/biological safety cabinet?

Match the term with the correct definition. -Compounded sterile products (CSPs)

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