Curexa Certification Practice Test

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• Which item is donned immediately before gloves in the nonhazardous garbing sequence?
• Which option of respiratory protection should be used when cleaning under the work tray of the hazardous hood or handling spills larger than the spill kit can contain?
• Which statement about the donning and doffing of PPE is correct?
• True or False: All controlled substances must be logged and tracked from ordering to dispensing and/or destruction and are routinely audited.
• Which of the following does NOT provide regulations and/or standards to follow within pharmacy practice?
• Which statement describes PHI security practices in a pharmacy?
• If a potency test is out of specification, which action should NOT be performed?
• When deciding whether to compound a medication, which option best reflects the decision rule?
• A prescription calls for 106 tablets of Sertraline with directions to 'Take 1 tablet by mouth daily for 3 weeks, then increase to 2 tablets daily.' What is the days supply?
• A Compounding Record is a detailed record describing how the compound should be prepared.
• Which equipment is commonly used to aid in uniform mixing of ingredients?
• Which solid oral dosage form is designed to dissolve or disintegrate slowly in the mouth?
• Which practice is recommended before weighing to ensure accuracy?
• Which statement about hood cleaning is true?
• Fluconazole belongs to which class of medications?
• Hazardous compounding and nonhazardous compounding may be performed within the same room at Curexa?
• Which term describes the process of sampling, testing, and documenting results to verify that specifications are met before release?
• Which of the following are important considerations for the preparation of a compound?
• ASTM D6978 is the standard for gloves to be worn during hazardous compounding. True or False?
• True or False: CDS prescription files will be kept for 2 years.
• Which statement about patient complaints and adverse events is correct?
• Which statement about PPE in the laboratory is correct?
• Which term refers to the system of procedures and oversight ensuring the compounding process consistently meets quality standards?
• Which of the following is NOT considered a NIOSH-specified hazardous drug?
• Which storage condition is recommended for medications?
• In compounding, which combination of equipment is used to aid in dissolution and/or mixing of components, and to provide a uniform mixture for creams, ointments, and suspensions?
• Which statement best describes Safety Data Sheets (SDS) in Curexa's handling of medications?
• PPE should be stored in which way?
• A Containment Secondary Engineering Control (C-SEC) is a physically separated, negative-pressure room that has 12 air changes per hour, is externally-vented, and where hazardous compounding may occur. True or False?
• Which option is NOT a method for ensuring patient safety?
• To prepare 300 capsules of 150 mg progesterone using #1 capsules, with pack weights Progesterone 0.256 and Cellulose 0.218, which amounts are needed for progesterone and cellulose?
• A prescription for a controlled substance must be filled for the first time within how many days of the date written?
• Which statement best describes a best practice for the use of equipment?
• A Containment Secondary Engineering Control has how many air changes per hour?
• Which label component is used to identify the medication by the national standard code (NDC)?
• For a two-phase dosing scenario where 21 days are at 1 tablet daily and the remainder is at 2 tablets daily, the total days supply for a 106-tablet prescription is closest to which value?
• Which practice best describes how to inspect received products?
• A prescription for Cream XYABA 50 mg/mL is to be dispensed in an actuator pump delivering 0.25 mL per actuation. If directions are to apply 50 mg once daily for 30 days, how many milliliters should be dispensed and how many pumps per day?
• Which of the following is NOT within the scope of a Pharmacy Technician's role?
• After cleaning up a hazardous drug spill, which steps should be taken?
• Which medication is used to treat both depression and pain (off-label)?
• With a pump delivering 0.25 mL per actuation, how many milliliters are used daily if four actuations are performed per day?
• Which PPE item is described for protection when there is a risk of spill outside the C-PEC?
• When cleaning under a hood, the recommended cleaning direction is to clean from top to bottom and front to back.
• Which choice best explains geometric dilution?
• Which color-coded book can help identify FDA-approved medications that are bioequivalent and substitutable for a brand-name drug?
• Which statement about cleaning agents labeling is correct?
• Which option best describes a containment configuration suitable for hazardous compounding?
• Which of the following is NOT a method to verify prescription authenticity?
• Which of the following describes proper laboratory procedures?
• Which statement best describes a common responsibility of a pharmacy technician related to prescription processing?
• Which of the following is NOT a permissible reason for a Pharmacy Technician to access a patient's profile?
• The wet time of a cleaning agent should be adhered to because it ensures proper cleaning effectiveness.
• Which organization provides standards used in pharmacy practice to verify quality and safety of medicines?
• Which items are commonly documented in the Compounding Record?
• Which of the choices explain best practices for the use of equipment?
• After a potency test shows out-of-spec results, which action should be taken?
• Prescription files and the overall history of a prescription must be kept for six months.
• The compounding record should include data on which of the following?
• What is the primary purpose of the compounding log within PK Software?
• Which of the following is NOT a requirement for Curexa Pharmacy Technician Training Program candidates?
• Which of the following describes appropriate hood-related behavior?
• Which of the following is an example of an auxiliary label?
• Which entity regulates the distribution and dispensing of medications at the federal level?
• A prescription is written for Drug X 10mg capsule. The medication is believed to be on backorder. Can this prescription be compounded?
• Which of the following should be documented within the Compounding Record?
• In the CAPA process, which step directly follows the root cause analysis?
• Which statement describes a true aspect of entering compounded prescriptions?
• Which of the following are required elements of medication receipt at Curexa?
• RxPestle is used for documenting which type of tasks?
• Curexa prepares and dispenses compounded medications to patients (both human and veterinary) with a valid prescription?
• Which action aligns with best practices for equipment use?
• When accepting a new prescription, which item is NOT typically required to obtain from the patient?
• Sildenafil is commonly used to treat:
• Which of the following describes the MAWQ?
• Which of the following is NOT part of New Jersey prescription requirements?
• Which dilution method is used to evenly distribute a small quantity of drug throughout a final preparation?
• A patient requests a refill of their hormone therapy medication. Which drug is most likely being refilled?
• Which scenario would trigger quarantining a compounded preparation due to quality concerns?
• A key outcome of a CAPA investigation is to propose appropriate corrective action.
• When cleaning up a broken glass spill, which method is recommended?
• Which statement is true about compounding in relation to drug shortages?
• Which item is included in patient profile information?
• True or False: Compounding Records are a detailed record of the procedures describing how the compound should be prepared and should be referenced within the Master Formulation Record.
• Medication errors and adverse events should be reported to which internal team members (who may then help report via incident forms, APMS, FDA MedWatch, or FDA Form 1932a)?
• CAPA stands for which of the following?
• Which factor should be considered when determining a Beyond Use Date (BUD)?
• Which of the following is a typical responsibility of a pharmacy technician?
• Which statement about cleaning inside the hazardous hoods is correct?
• When renewing a prescription, if the prescription requires a change, the pharmacist must:
• Which of the following is NOT considered proper documentation in the medical record?
• The FDA's Essentially a Copy Test provides guidance to compounding pharmacies to ensure that medications that are commercially available are not reproduced. True or False?
• Which statement about medication storage is NOT true?
• _____ dilution should be used in compounding and involves mixing a small amount of a drug with an appropriate amount of diluent to ensure equal distribution of the drug throughout the final preparation.
• Deactivation, decontamination, and cleaning are accomplished with _____
• Which drug among the following is primarily used to treat viral infections?
• Breakdown labels are used to identify each unit within the batch and include lot number, strength/concentration, and the name of ingredients, and BUD. Is this statement true?
• Which compounding area should be cleaned and sanitized daily?
• Which pairing correctly describes how medications are dispersed and how shaking helps?
• Which of the following provide regulations and/or standards to follow within pharmacy practice?
• Using Biest 2 mg estriol per 0.2 mL to prepare 100 mL, how much estriol and estradiol should be weighed? Note: final conversion is 1.033.
• Which statement best describes data entry for compounded medications?
• Which of the following is a factor to consider when determining BUD?
• Access to the pharmacy area should be restricted to whom?
• When a potency test for a compound in production is out of specification, which action should NOT be performed?
• A veterinary prescription indicates Methimazole 5 mg per 0.1 mL; apply 2.5 mg once daily. How many mL per dose?
• Which statement about equipment in the pharmacy is true?
• A Biest 1mg (50/50) 30 mL prescription requires how much estriol and estradiol, in grams?
• With regard to cleaning agents, all the following are true EXCEPT:
• Which of the following best describes lab footwear safety?
• What does Beyond Use Date define?
• In the prescription journey, who is responsible for the final check before dispensing to the patient?
• Which action is described as transcription of prescription information into the patient record?
• Which of the following is used to document the compounding process, including any in-process checks?
• When using a graduated cylinder to measure liquid volume, from which part should the reading be taken at eye level?
• Which of the following are potential types of documentation?
• Which item is a required element of medication receipt documentation at Curexa?
• Which abbreviation should NOT be used in pharmacy practice?
• If a prescription calls for 60 tablets and the patient takes 2 tablets daily, what is the days supply?
• Which statement about full-face respirators used in hazardous drug handling is correct?
• Which of the following is NOT a function of CAPA?
• Which action supports authenticity for electronic prescriptions?
• When organizing inventory, where should items with the earliest expiration date be placed?
• Which action demonstrates professional communication with a patient?
• C-SEC stands for which term?
• Which item is typically included in a patient profile?
• Which combination of test type and frequency matches Curexa's PI Plan for compounders?
• Which action should be taken when receiving a new hazardous medication to ensure safety?
• Best practices with the receipt and storage of medications includes (select all that apply)
• RxPestle is the software system used to document environmental tasks.
• Which statement reflects how BUDs relate to compounded prescriptions?
• A prescription calls for 80 mL of a 1:1 solution of diphenhydramine 12.5 mg/mL elixir and 2% viscous lidocaine. How much of each ingredient should be measured?
• Which is the preferred garbing order for nonhazardous compounding?
• Which component of a prescription indicates medication directions for use as a quick code?
• Which statement correctly distinguishes 503A from 503B?
• Which of the following is a potential consequence of a HIPAA breach?
• Returned medications that are eligible to be re-dispensed must be:
• Select the correct order of events in the journey of a prescription.
• When a medication is in shortage, which factor may influence compounding decisions?
• Which statement about equipment maintenance is true?
• Which option shows the exact product and lot number match for Product XYABA 2%?
• What is the concentration of Product XYABA mentioned in the dispensing instructions?
• Which of the choices indicates proper documentation procedures within the medical record?
• Which of the following constitutes good quality control practice in compounding?
• If the compounding room refrigerator reads 33 degrees Celsius at the start of your shift, the proper immediate action is to:
• Each actuation delivers 0.25 mL of product at a concentration of 50 mg per mL. How many milligrams are delivered per actuation?
• Medications within a _____ are uniformly dispersed, while a _____ shaking to re-disperse small uniform particles.
• Who should be consulted when entering new compounds into the computer system?
• Which statement about pre-entry prescription questions is accurate?
• Which label testing phrase is documented on the label for handling instructions?
• Key infection prevention measures include which of the following related to hand hygiene?
• Which action is specifically recommended during a recall to protect patients?
• Which color-coded book helps identify substitutable brand-name drugs?
• For Schedule II prescriptions, what notation is required in addition to numbers to indicate quantity?
• When preparing compounded capsules, _____ and fillers must be determined.
• Where should each ingredient weight be recorded during compounding?
• A CAPA report documents which of the following?
• Which option is NOT a HIPAA standard to protect PHI?
• Which statement best supports infection prevention in a pharmacy setting?
• Which statement accurately describes data entry for compounded medications?
• Which statement describes the quality standard for medical record entries?
• Calibration is typically performed on a routine schedule (often yearly) to ensure that the device is functioning as it should be.
• Curexa utilizes _____ reporting adverse events? as their patient safety organization (PSO) reporting program.
• Serotonin-specific reuptake inhibitors are commonly prescribed to treat which indication?
• Which of the following is an example of an auxiliary label?
• When storage recommendations are not provided by the manufacturer, which reference may be used for guidance?
• What is a primary objective of the CAPA process?
• Which statement about using a hot/stir plate to maintain stability should be avoided?
• Which statement about patient complaints and adverse events is true?
• According to the guidelines, in which situation should hand hygiene be performed?
• Leaving the balance door open while weighing ingredients can cause readings to be affected by air currents.
• Which of the following are types of compounds that may be prepared at Curexa?
• In the nonhazardous garbing sequence, what is the step performed immediately after washing hands?
• In environmental monitoring, which parameter is commonly logged?
• Which item is allowed in the laboratory environment?
• Which statement describes the purpose of trace documentation in medication receipt?
• Do compounded prescriptions typically use National Drug Codes (NDCs)?
• Which option pair correctly assigns the definitions for Quality Control and Quality Assurance?
• Which statement best describes environmental control elements in compounding areas?
• Which data element is valid as part of a patient profile?
• What is the purpose of a CAPA report?
• Hazardous compounding must be performed in a negative pressure environment?
• Which statement best describes medication receipt documentation?
• Which action should be taken when a medication recall occurs?
• Along with barcode scanning, which component of a prescription label may be used to verify that the medication chosen for fulfillment is correct?
• According to revised USP <795>, the maximum BUD for a non-preserved aqueous dosage form is:
• Which question is asked as part of pre-entry EXCERT data checks?
• Gloves should be changed if torn, have holes, or are dirty.
• Which of the following is an element of environmental control in compounding areas?
• Which of the following actions is an incorrect procedure when using an analytical balance?
• Curexa is a _____ Compounding Pharmacy
• Which statement best describes compounded prescription calculations?
• If the daily dose is 0.5 mL and the pump delivers 0.25 mL per actuation, how many actuations are required per day?
• Which of the following describes a method of ensuring quality control in compounding?
• In which situations may drugs need to be removed from the inventory?
• Recall procedures may include all of the following EXCEPT
• Which item is NOT typically included in a patient profile?
• Which agent performs all three steps of deactivating, decontaminating, and cleaning?
• Which statement best describes hazardous drug spill cleaning procedures?
• Finasteride, dutasteride, and spironolactone are hazardous drugs that may be used in the treatment of hair loss.
• Which of the following should be worn for hazardous nonsterile compounding?
• If power goes out during a hazardous preparation and is not restored immediately, which action should the compounder perform?
• Which scenario supports compounding due to medical necessity?
• Cleaning wipes or towels used to clean in hazardous areas should be discarded in the _____ bin
• Which statement best describes the primary goal of PHI security?
• Which of the following describes INCORRECT PPE for compounding hazardous drugs?
• Which of the following might affect the BUD of the final compounded suspension?
• Legend drug prescriptions expire after how long from the date written?
• Which action is part of maintaining the compounding record?
• Which of the following is an example of good PPE practice in the laboratory?