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Which type of contamination is specifically mentioned in the new USP standards for sterile compounding?
Which type of contamination is specifically mentioned in the new USP standards for sterile compounding?
- Physical contamination from microorganisms
- Chemical contamination from cotton garments (correct)
- Contamination from smoking in the compounding area
- Precipitates contamination
How are the new USP standards classified based on risk levels?
How are the new USP standards classified based on risk levels?
- Based on the potential for microbial contamination only
- Based on environmental pollution risks
- Based on physical and chemical contamination levels only
- Based on microbial, physical, and chemical contamination potential (correct)
What is the purpose of the back-check valve at the proximal Y-site?
What is the purpose of the back-check valve at the proximal Y-site?
- To mix the piggyback solution with the primary IV solution
- To allow the piggyback solution to enter the primary IV
- To prevent the piggyback solution from entering the primary IV (correct)
- To regulate the flow rate of the piggyback solution
What is the consequence of the back-check valve closing off during piggyback administration?
What is the consequence of the back-check valve closing off during piggyback administration?
Which of the following is not a potential source of particulate contaminants as per USP standards?
Which of the following is not a potential source of particulate contaminants as per USP standards?
What is one of the factors considered in classifying risk levels according to new USP standards?
What is one of the factors considered in classifying risk levels according to new USP standards?
What role does a back-check valve play in a piggyback system?
What role does a back-check valve play in a piggyback system?
Which type of contamination is most critical to control in sterile compounding environments?
Which type of contamination is most critical to control in sterile compounding environments?
What is a primary function of sterile compounding standards according to USP 797?
What is a primary function of sterile compounding standards according to USP 797?
What is an essential factor considered under each risk level classification in USP standards?
What is an essential factor considered under each risk level classification in USP standards?
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What type of contamination is specifically mentioned in the new USP standards for sterile compounding?
What type of contamination is specifically mentioned in the new USP standards for sterile compounding?
Contamination in sterile compounding caused by materials like cotton garments.
How are the new USP standards classified based on risk levels?
How are the new USP standards classified based on risk levels?
Classifies various sterile compounding processes based on risk of microbial, physical, and chemical contamination.
What is the purpose of the back-check valve at the proximal Y-site?
What is the purpose of the back-check valve at the proximal Y-site?
A valve preventing the piggyback solution from flowing into the primary IV during piggyback administration.
What is the consequence of the back-check valve closing off during piggyback administration?
What is the consequence of the back-check valve closing off during piggyback administration?
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Which of the following is not a potential source of particulate contaminants as per USP standards?
Which of the following is not a potential source of particulate contaminants as per USP standards?
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What is one of the factors considered in classifying risk levels according to new USP standards?
What is one of the factors considered in classifying risk levels according to new USP standards?
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What role does a back-check valve play in a piggyback system?
What role does a back-check valve play in a piggyback system?
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Which type of contamination is most critical to control in sterile compounding environments?
Which type of contamination is most critical to control in sterile compounding environments?
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What is a primary function of sterile compounding standards according to USP 797?
What is a primary function of sterile compounding standards according to USP 797?
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What is an essential factor considered under each risk level classification in USP standards?
What is an essential factor considered under each risk level classification in USP standards?
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