Curexa Certification Practice Test

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