Aseptic Technique Pharmacy Technician L.W. Higgins High School Spring 2010

Copy the following to answer while during the first tutorial… What is aseptic technique? Compare and contrast personal and environmental contamination. What is a pre-filter? Explain the two types of hoods.

Copy the following to answer while during the second tutorial… Label the parts of a syringe. Explain syringe sizes. Explain syringe types. Label the parts of a needle. Explain needle sizing. Explain how needle length is measured.

Copy the following to answer while during the third tutorial… Explain the four types of parenteral routes and describe each in detail. Name four examples of common parenteral fluids.

Copy the following to answer while during the fourth tutorial…(1) Explain what must be done prior to compounding. When should you disinfect a Laminar flow hood? Where do you place items under the hood when working? What are the rules concerning non-essential items? What are the rules concerning the work under the hood? What is shadowing? Where should a sterile room be located?

Copy the following to answer while during the fourth tutorial…(2) Explain the following procedures: ◦ Withdrawing liquid from a vial ◦ Injecting sterile air in the syringe into the vial ◦ Withdrawing liquid from an ampule ◦ Reconstituting a sterile powder in a vial ◦ Introducing liquid into a plastic IV bag ◦ Introducing liquid into a glass intravenous bottle Where should you avoid touching during preparation? List the components of a parenteral product label.

Copy the following to answer while during the fifth tutorial… What is irrigation? Explain IVPB (IV Piggy Back) List intravenous nutritional solutions. Name the route(s) of administration for IV solutions.

Copy the following to answer while during the sixth tutorial… What training is required when working with antineoplastic agents? Explain Class II Biological Safety Cabinets (vertical airflow). Describe any special compounding techniques necessary when dealing with antineoplastic agents. Explain proper disposal of items that have come in contact with antineoplastic agents.

Copy the following to answer while during the seventh tutorial… Explain any stability considerations in parenteral products. Explain filtration preparation. Explain a typical parenteral admixture order workflow.