Discussion should include testing
- bacterial growth
- sodium potassium and dextrose levels in total parenteral nutrition (TPN)
- radioactivity.
See ASHP 3.16, 3.17, 4.8.
Process/Skill Questions:
- What are the procedures used to test for bacterial growth and particulate matter in compounded medications?
- What types of record-keeping systems exist for quality assurance of compounded medications?
- What are the legal and regulatory requirements related to quality assurance of compounded medications?