Dispensing Process practice questions

Answer: A) 30 mL

• ACorrect. 40 mEq is twice 20 mEq.
• BIncorrect. That's 20 mEq.
• CIncorrect. That's 10 mEq.
• DIncorrect. That's 80 mEq.

Answer: A) The smallest new vial that holds all 30 capsules with the child-resistant cap fully closed

Choose the smallest new vial that holds the full quantity while the child-resistant cap still closes properly. Don't overfill, don't reuse containers, and don't drop child-resistant closures without a valid exception or request.

• ACorrect. The vial should fit the quantity without overfilling or wasting space. It must be a new container because special-packaging containers and closures can't be reused. Oral prescription drugs need child-resistant closures unless an exception or request applies.
• BIncorrect. Overfilling can stop the child-resistant closure from sealing and working as designed. It can also crush or damage the capsules.
• CIncorrect. Under 16 CFR 1700.15(c), containers and closures used for special packaging may not be reused, so each fill needs a new vial and closure.
• DIncorrect. Capsules are not exempt as a dosage form. Oral prescription drugs generally need child-resistant special packaging, and only specific listed drugs or a request from the patient or prescriber allow a regular closure.

Answer: D) 30 mg

• AIncorrect. Multiply, don't divide.
• BIncorrect. Convert pounds to kilograms first.
• CIncorrect. Multiply by 2 mg/kg.
• DCorrect. 33 lb is 15 kg; 15 × 2 = 30 mg.

Answer: C) May cause drowsiness; avoid alcohol

• AIncorrect. They're usually oral.
• BIncorrect. That isn't advised.
• CCorrect. Opioids cause sedation.
• DIncorrect. That's for suspensions.

Answer: C) NSAIDs

• AIncorrect. This does not require one.
• BIncorrect. These are not prescription drugs.
• CCorrect. Prescription NSAIDs require a Medication Guide about heart and stomach risks.
• DIncorrect. This does not require one.

Answer: C) 28 days

An opened (punctured) multiple-dose vial is given a 28-day beyond-use date unless the manufacturer specifies otherwise. The date can't be later than the manufacturer's expiration date.

• AIncorrect. Multiple-dose vials contain an antimicrobial preservative, so they are not limited to 24 hours after opening. Short limits like this are typical of single-dose containers and some compounded preparations, not of preserved multiple-dose vials.
• BIncorrect. 14 days is shorter than the standard beyond-use date for an opened multiple-dose vial. The default is 28 days unless the manufacturer states a different date.
• CCorrect. Once opened, a multiple-dose vial is discarded within 28 days unless the manufacturer states another date. The beyond-use date can't be later than the manufacturer's original expiration date.
• DIncorrect. 60 days is longer than the 28-day default for an opened multiple-dose vial. Keeping the vial that long increases the risk of microbial contamination.

Answer: D) The smallest graduate that holds it, such as 25 mL

• AIncorrect. Use a calibrated graduate.
• BIncorrect. Large graduates are less accurate for small volumes.
• CIncorrect. Repeated measuring adds error.
• DCorrect. Smaller graduates are more accurate.

Answer: A) ISO Class 5

• ACorrect. PECs such as laminar airflow hoods provide ISO Class 5 air.
• BIncorrect. That is typical of ante-areas.
• CIncorrect. Room air is not clean enough.
• DIncorrect. That is roughly room air.

Answer: C) 180 mL

Use 1 fl oz ≈ 30 mL: 6 fl oz × 30 mL/fl oz = 180 mL. Don't mix this up with the tablespoon (15 mL), the weight ounce (28 g) or the cup (240 mL).

• AIncorrect. This uses 15 mL per unit, which is the tablespoon equivalent, not the fluid ounce.
• BIncorrect. This uses 28 per ounce, which is the gram equivalent of a weight ounce, not a fluid ounce.
• CCorrect. 1 fluid ounce is about 30 mL, so 6 fl oz × 30 mL = 180 mL.
• DIncorrect. 240 mL is 1 cup (8 fl oz), not 6 fl oz.

Answer: A) 46.4 °F

• ACorrect. (8 × 9/5) + 32.
• BIncorrect. Recheck the conversion.
• CIncorrect. Remember to add 32 after multiplying.
• DIncorrect. That's 10 °C.