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sharps container |
used syringes should be discarded in this |
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reconstitution |
process of mixing a liquid and powder together to form a suspension |
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geometric dilution |
technique used in mixing two ingredients of unequal quantities; begin with smaller quantity ingredient and add equal amount of larger quantity- continue until mixed |
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blending |
act of combining two substances together |
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levigation |
titration of a powder drug with a solvent, in which the drug is insoluble with the solvent |
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titration |
process of rubbing, grinding, or pulverizing a powder to create fine particles |
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characteristics of an absorption base |
anhydrous, difficult to spread after applied, non-washable, and greasy |
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emulsions can be compounded by |
dry gum wet gum beaker method |
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USP 797 requires a laminar hood fan should be cleaned with |
70% isopropyl alcohol |
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spatulation |
mixing powders using a spatula in a mortar, an ointment slab, or a plastic bag; it is a process used when ingredients may liquify on mixing |
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thickening agent |
makes a suspension viscous or thicker |
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emulsifier |
stabilizes an emulsion |
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flocculating agent |
prevents the clumping together of particles |
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mucilage |
a glue-like substance |
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single-dose container |
single-unit container intended for parenteral use |
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tight container |
protects the product from contaimination |
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single-unit container |
designed to hold a quantity of product intended for administration as a single dose after the container is opened |
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unit-dose container |
intended for administration other than by the parenteral route as a single drug directly from the container |
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total parenteral nutrition consists of |
50% dextrose, 20% fat, and 10% amino acid |
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elixer |
clear, sweetened, flavored hydroalcoholic solution containing water and alcohol that may or may not be medicated |
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aromatic water |
solution of water-containing oils that have a smell and are volitile |
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suspension |
two-phase system in which solid particles are dispersed in a liquid vehicle, which may be oral, topical, or injectable |
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syrup |
an aqueous solution containing sucrose or sucrose substitutes |
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emulsion |
dispersion that may be either water-in-oil or oil-in-water |
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gel |
two-phase system containing an extremely fine solid particle that when mixed is difficult to distinguish between the two phases; semi-solid form |
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lotions |
liquid for topical application that contains insoluble solids or liquids |
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ointment |
a homogeneous, viscous, semi-solid preparation, most commonly a greasy, thick oil with a highly viscosity that is intended for external application to the skin or mucous membranes |
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spirit |
an alcoholic or hydroalcoholic solution containing volatile aromatic ingredients |
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tincture |
alcoholic or hydroalcoholic solution of pure chemicals or extracts |
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pastille |
lozenge or troche solid dosage forms with flavoring that dissolve in the mouth |
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collodion |
topical dosage form that contains pyroxylin and is dissolved in alcohol and ether |
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extract |
process by which active ingredients are removed from their source though the application of solvents |
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dispersion |
contains a solute dispersed through a dispersin vehicle |
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Hazardous Communication Standard |
OSHA created all employees are entitled to be aware of the specific hazards associated during their employment |
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info required on package label
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generic name of the drug strength dosage form manufacturer's name/lot number expiration date after repackaging |
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HEPA filters must be certified every
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6 months |
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laminar hood flows must be certified every |
6 months |
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lumen
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opening of needle |
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bevel |
angled tip of the needle, where the lumen is located |
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hilt |
attaches to the hub of the barrel of the syringe |
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shaft |
length of the needle |
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sterile water for injection |
been sterilized but has no antimicrobial agents and can be used in parenteral solutions |
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sterile water for irrigation |
been sterilized but contains no antimicrobial agents; it is used as an irrigating system |
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pharmacy balance must be certified every |
12 months |
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laminar flow hood air flow velocity must be |
90% linear feet/min (+/- 20%) |
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radioactive yellow III |
highest radioactive concentration |
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chemotherapeutic agents must be compounded in |
vertical laminar air-flow hood |
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Final weight x % (expressed as dec) = |
Amount of active ingredient |
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1 oz is how many tbsp? |
2 tbsp |
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1 cup is how many oz? |
8 fl oz |
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1 pint is how many cups? |
2 cups |
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1 quart is how many pints? |
2 pt |
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1 gal is how many qt? |
4 qt |
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5F - 160 = |
9C |
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How many grams is 1lb? |
454g |
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Final volume * % = |
Amount of active ingredient needed |
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Weight of substance/weight of equal volume of water = |
Specific gravity |
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Initial strength x initial weight = |
Final strength x final weight |
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final units w/w |
grams |
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final units v/v |
mL |
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final unit w/v |
mL |
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final unit v/w |
grams |
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How many mL in gal? |
3800 |
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Flow rate= |
Volume/time |