CSPT EXAM LATEST
If a patient is receiving a 1000-mL infusion at a rate of 250 mL/hour,
how many bags will the pharmacy need to provide for 1 day? -
ANSWERS-6 bags-- 250 mL/hr= 1000 mL/X hr, where X = 4 hours. 1
bag/4 hr = X bags/24 hr where X= 6 bags.
Which of the following medications may be administered
intramuscularly, intravenously, or subcutaneously? - ANSWERS-
bleomycin sulfate injection
Which of the following TPN additives is used to control water balance
inside and outside of the cells and maintains appropriate pH of body
fluids, blood volume, and blood pressure? - ANSWERS-Chloride--
Chloride controls the water balance inside and outside of the cells and
maintains appropriate pH of body fluids, blood volume, and blood
pressure. Calcium assists in many body functions required for proper
bone formation, nerve function, muscle contraction, heart function, and
blood clotting. Potassium regulates water balance in cells and assists in
maintaining nerve and muscle function. Sodium establishes total body
water volume.
What is the incubation time if malt agar is used to measure a viable air
sample? - ANSWERS-5-7 days
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, CSPT EXAM LATEST
Which of the following conditions is enoxaparin indicated? -
ANSWERS-Deep vein thrombosis --Blood clots
A pharmacy technician handling hazardous drugs must adhere to which
of the following standards? - ANSWERS-The handling of hazardous
drugs is addressed in USP <800>. USP <790> addresses the detection of
particulate matter in injectable drugs, USP <795> addresses nonsterile
compounding, and USP <797> addresses sterile compounding.
What concentration of isopropyl alcohol is effective as a disinfectant? -
ANSWERS-60%-95%
Under what condition would a filter straw be used? - ANSWERS-A
filter straw must be used when withdrawing liquid from ampules to
prevent glass particles from being introduced into the product.
Which of the following is the minimum number of air changes per hour
in the ante area? - ANSWERS-USP <797) requires a minimum of 20 air
changes per hour in the ante area.
Which of the following is a critical area?
Biological safety cabinet - ANSWERS-Biological safety cabinet
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, CSPT EXAM LATEST
A patient is to receive a bolus of 6000 units of heparin. On hand is a 10-
mL vial containing 5000 units/mL. How many mL need to be drawn up?
- ANSWERS-1.2 mL-- 5000 units/mL = 6000 units/X mL, where X =
1.2 mL.
All of the following are examples of secondary engineering controls
(SEC) - ANSWERS-A restricted access barrier system is a primary
engineering control. Secondary engineering controls include the ante
area, buffer area, containment segregated compounding area, and
segregated compounding area.
If a pharmacy technician is handling hazardous drugs, how often must
they be reassessed? - ANSWERS-At least every 12 months
Which secondary engineering control allows for staging of supplies
when compounding hazardous drugs? - ANSWERS-Buffer area
A patient is scheduled to undergo a kidney transplant. Which
immunosuppressant would be prescribed for this patient? - ANSWERS-
mycophenolate mofetil HCl injection
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If a patient is receiving a 1000-mL infusion at a rate of 250 mL/hour,
how many bags will the pharmacy need to provide for 1 day? -
ANSWERS-6 bags-- 250 mL/hr= 1000 mL/X hr, where X = 4 hours. 1
bag/4 hr = X bags/24 hr where X= 6 bags.
Which of the following medications may be administered
intramuscularly, intravenously, or subcutaneously? - ANSWERS-
bleomycin sulfate injection
Which of the following TPN additives is used to control water balance
inside and outside of the cells and maintains appropriate pH of body
fluids, blood volume, and blood pressure? - ANSWERS-Chloride--
Chloride controls the water balance inside and outside of the cells and
maintains appropriate pH of body fluids, blood volume, and blood
pressure. Calcium assists in many body functions required for proper
bone formation, nerve function, muscle contraction, heart function, and
blood clotting. Potassium regulates water balance in cells and assists in
maintaining nerve and muscle function. Sodium establishes total body
water volume.
What is the incubation time if malt agar is used to measure a viable air
sample? - ANSWERS-5-7 days
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, CSPT EXAM LATEST
Which of the following conditions is enoxaparin indicated? -
ANSWERS-Deep vein thrombosis --Blood clots
A pharmacy technician handling hazardous drugs must adhere to which
of the following standards? - ANSWERS-The handling of hazardous
drugs is addressed in USP <800>. USP <790> addresses the detection of
particulate matter in injectable drugs, USP <795> addresses nonsterile
compounding, and USP <797> addresses sterile compounding.
What concentration of isopropyl alcohol is effective as a disinfectant? -
ANSWERS-60%-95%
Under what condition would a filter straw be used? - ANSWERS-A
filter straw must be used when withdrawing liquid from ampules to
prevent glass particles from being introduced into the product.
Which of the following is the minimum number of air changes per hour
in the ante area? - ANSWERS-USP <797) requires a minimum of 20 air
changes per hour in the ante area.
Which of the following is a critical area?
Biological safety cabinet - ANSWERS-Biological safety cabinet
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, CSPT EXAM LATEST
A patient is to receive a bolus of 6000 units of heparin. On hand is a 10-
mL vial containing 5000 units/mL. How many mL need to be drawn up?
- ANSWERS-1.2 mL-- 5000 units/mL = 6000 units/X mL, where X =
1.2 mL.
All of the following are examples of secondary engineering controls
(SEC) - ANSWERS-A restricted access barrier system is a primary
engineering control. Secondary engineering controls include the ante
area, buffer area, containment segregated compounding area, and
segregated compounding area.
If a pharmacy technician is handling hazardous drugs, how often must
they be reassessed? - ANSWERS-At least every 12 months
Which secondary engineering control allows for staging of supplies
when compounding hazardous drugs? - ANSWERS-Buffer area
A patient is scheduled to undergo a kidney transplant. Which
immunosuppressant would be prescribed for this patient? - ANSWERS-
mycophenolate mofetil HCl injection
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