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sharps container

used syringes should be discarded in this

reconstitution

process of mixing a liquid and powder together to form a suspension

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

blending

act of combining two substances together

levigation

titration of a powder drug with a solvent, in which the drug is insoluble with the solvent

titration

process of rubbing, grinding, or pulverizing a powder to create fine particles

characteristics of an absorption base

anhydrous, difficult to spread after applied, non-washable, and greasy

emulsions can be compounded by

dry gum


wet gum


beaker method

USP 797 requires a laminar hood fan should be cleaned with

70% isopropyl alcohol

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

thickening agent

makes a suspension viscous or thicker

emulsifier

stabilizes an emulsion

flocculating agent

prevents the clumping together of particles

mucilage

a glue-like substance

single-dose container

single-unit container intended for parenteral use

tight container

protects the product from contaimination

single-unit container

designed to hold a quantity of product intended for administration as a single dose after the container is opened

unit-dose container

intended for administration other than by the parenteral route as a single drug directly from the container

total parenteral nutrition consists of

50% dextrose, 20% fat, and 10% amino acid

elixer

clear, sweetened, flavored hydroalcoholic solution containing water and alcohol that may or may not be medicated

aromatic water

solution of water-containing oils that have a smell and are volitile

suspension

two-phase system in which solid particles are dispersed in a liquid vehicle, which may be oral, topical, or injectable

syrup

an aqueous solution containing sucrose or sucrose substitutes

emulsion

dispersion that may be either water-in-oil or oil-in-water

gel

two-phase system containing an extremely fine solid particle that when mixed is difficult to distinguish between the two phases; semi-solid form

lotions

liquid for topical application that contains insoluble solids or liquids

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

spirit

an alcoholic or hydroalcoholic solution containing volatile aromatic ingredients

tincture

alcoholic or hydroalcoholic solution of pure chemicals or extracts

pastille

lozenge or troche


solid dosage forms with flavoring that dissolve in the mouth

collodion

topical dosage form that contains pyroxylin and is dissolved in alcohol and ether

extract

process by which active ingredients are removed from their source though the application of solvents

dispersion

contains a solute dispersed through a dispersin vehicle

Hazardous Communication Standard

OSHA created


all employees are entitled to be aware of the specific hazards associated during their employment

info required on package label

generic name of the drug


strength


dosage form


manufacturer's name/lot number


expiration date after repackaging

HEPA filters must be certified every

6 months

laminar hood flows must be certified every

6 months

lumen

opening of needle

bevel

angled tip of the needle, where the lumen is located

hilt

attaches to the hub of the barrel of the syringe

shaft

length of the needle

sterile water for injection

been sterilized but has no antimicrobial agents and can be used in parenteral solutions

sterile water for irrigation

been sterilized but contains no antimicrobial agents; it is used as an irrigating system

pharmacy balance must be certified every

12 months

laminar flow hood air flow velocity must be

90% linear feet/min (+/- 20%)

radioactive yellow III

highest radioactive concentration

chemotherapeutic agents must be compounded in

vertical laminar air-flow hood

Final weight x % (expressed as dec) =

Amount of active ingredient

1 oz is how many tbsp?

2 tbsp

1 cup is how many oz?

8 fl oz

1 pint is how many cups?

2 cups

1 quart is how many pints?

2 pt

1 gal is how many qt?

4 qt

5F - 160 =

9C

How many grams is 1lb?

454g

Final volume * % =

Amount of active ingredient needed

Weight of substance/weight of equal volume of water =

Specific gravity

Initial strength x initial weight =

Final strength x final weight

final units w/w

grams

final units v/v

mL

final unit w/v

mL

final unit v/w

grams

How many mL in gal?

3800

Flow rate=

Volume/time